the devout
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]