Definitions for devout
dɪˈvaʊtde·vout

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devout, god-fearingadjective

   deeply religious

   "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken

2. dear, devout, earnest, heartfeltadjective

   earnest

   "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devoutnoun

   A devotee.

2. devoutnoun

   A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.

3. devoutadjective

   Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

4. devoutadjective

   Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.

5. devoutadjective

   Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DEVOUTadjective

   Etymology: devotus, Latin.

   1. Pious; religious; devoted to holy duties.

   We must be constant and devout in the worship of our God, and ready in all acts of benevolence to our neighbour. John Rogers, Sermon 13.

   2. Filled with pious thoughts.

   For this, with soul devout, he thank’d the god;
   And, of success secure, return’d to his abode. John Dryden, Fables.

   3. Expressive of devotion or piety.

   Anon dry ground appears, and from his ark
   The ancient fire descends, with all his train:
   Then with uplifted hands, and eyes devout,
   Grateful to heav’n. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xi. l 863.

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1. devout

   Devout is an adjective describing a person who has deep religious commitment, dedication, or sincerity, demonstrating strong loyalty or faith toward a particular religion, belief, or god. It can also be used more broadly to refer to someone who is very dedicated or enthusiastic about a specific interest, cause, or activity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Devoutverb

   devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious

2. Devoutverb

   expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture

3. Devoutverb

   warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare

4. Devoutnoun

   a devotee

5. Devoutnoun

   a devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Devout

   de-vowt′, adj. given up to religious thoughts and exercises: pious: solemn: earnest.—adv. Devout′ly.—n. Devout′ness. [O. Fr. devot—L. devotus. See Devote.]

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of devout in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of devout in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of devout in a Sentence

1. Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke:

   There was nothing to indicate he was doing this because of Allah, or because he was going to be rewarded with 72 virgins, or because of ties to a terror group, he appeared to be a devout Muslim, on the strong side of the belief.

2. Jill Biden:

   I think Joe's faith is so strong, it's something that I think he got from his mother, who was a very devout Catholic. Joe is really devout, and he never misses a Sunday service.

3. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:

   He had his glorious moment with the Pope coming this week. He is a devout Catholic.

4. Jakeem Tyler:

   When I came in that day, it was just for me, a day to work and share the gospel and just to spread love around, i just don’t know what to really say right now because I ’m just in awe still. Jakeem Tyler, who claims to be a devout Christian, says Jakeem Tyler is incredibly grateful for Nelson's gesture.

5. Saint Augustine:

   Hence, a devout Christian must avoid astrologers and all impious soothsayers, especially when they tell the truth, for fear of leading his soul into error by consorting with demons and entangling himself with the bonds of such association.

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