devout

Adjective
Synonyms: god-fearingdearearnestheartfelt

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. deeply religious“a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken”Synonyms: god-fearing
  2. earnest“one's dearest wish”“devout wishes for their success”“heartfelt condolences”Synonyms: dearearnestheartfelt
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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]

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