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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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How to pronounce devout?

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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. Thomas a Kempis:

   The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.

2. Rosie Binge:

   I think religion is a big factor in Neil's life, when you grow up with someone so devout, it has to rub off on you.

3. Adam Rippon:

   I don’t think he has a real concept of reality, to stand by some of the things that Donald Trump has said and for Mike Pence to say he’s a devout Christian man is completely contradictory.If he’s OK with what’s being said about people and Americans and foreigners and about different countries that are being called ‘s***holes,’I think he should really go to church.

4. 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.

5. Mary Baker Eddy:

   Audible prayer can never do the works of spiritual understanding, which regenerates; but silent prayer, watchfulness, and devout obedience enable us to follow Jesus example. Long prayers, superstition, and creeds clip the strong pinions of love, and clothe religion in human forms. Whatever materializes worship hinders man's spiritual growth and keeps him from demonstrating his power over error.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=devout
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Devout
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=devout
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devout
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=devout
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=devout