devout in English dictionary

  • devout

    Meanings and definitions of "devout"

    • (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.
    • Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
    • (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
    • Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
    • (obsolete) A devotee.
    • adjective
      Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
    • adjective
      (archaic)
      Expressing devotion or piety.
    • adjective
      Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      A devotee.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.
    • devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties
    • Of a person or group who is bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude.
    • Characterized by devotion.
    • Believing in and showing reverence for God or a deity.
    • adjective
      deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken
    • adjective
      sincerely earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

    Synonyms of "devout" in English dictionary

    heartfelt, earnest, pious are the top synonyms of "devout" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of devout

    • devout ( uncountable)
    • devout ( comparative devouter or more devout, superlative devoutest or most devout)
    • st. wyższy  stopień wyższy more devout; st. najwyższy  stopień najwyższy most devout
    • devout (comparative devouter or more devout, superlative devoutest or most devout)
    • devout (plural devouts)

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