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ADJECTIVE (2)

1. deeply religious;
- Example: "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken;
[syn: devout, god-fearing]

2. earnest;
- Example: "one's dearest wish"
- Example: "devout wishes for their success"
- Example: "heartfelt condolences"
[syn: dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Devout \De*vout"\, a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d['e]vot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.] 1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. [1913 Webster] A devout man, and one that feared God. --Acts x. 2. [1913 Webster] We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. --Rogers. [1913 Webster] 2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. [1913 Webster] The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious. Syn: Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Devout \De*vout"\, n. 1. A devotee. [Obs.] --Sheldon. [1913 Webster] 2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.] --Milton. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

devout adj 1: deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken [syn: devout, god-fearing] 2: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt]