devout
Meaning
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- Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious.
- Expressing devotion or piety.
- Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
Synonyms
practising penance
religious person
deeply religious
observing a vow
be pious
having pious faith
self-subdued
pi ous
be religious
christlike
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈvaʊt/
Etymology
From Middle English devout, devot, from Old French devot (French dévot), from Latin dēvōtus, perfect passive participle of dēvōveō. Doublet of devote.
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