Devout: meaning, definitions and examples

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devout

[ dɪˈvaʊt ]

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religious

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Synonyms

devoted, faithful, pious, religious

Examples of usage

She was a devout Catholic who attended mass every day.
He was known for his devout prayers and devotion to God.

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loyal

Totally committed to a cause or belief.

Synonyms

committed, dedicated, devoted, loyal

Examples of usage

He remained a devout supporter of the team, even in difficult times.
She was a devout advocate for human rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "devout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devoto

🇮🇳 धार्मिक

🇩🇪 fromm

🇮🇩 saleh

🇺🇦 побожний

🇵🇱 pobożny

🇯🇵 敬虔な (けいけんな)

🇫🇷 dévot

🇪🇸 devoto

🇹🇷 dindar

🇰🇷 독실한 (독실한)

🇸🇦 ورع

🇨🇿 zbožný

🇸🇰 zbožný

🇨🇳 虔诚的 (qiánchéng de)

🇸🇮 pobožen

🇮🇸 trúrænn

🇰🇿 құдайшыл

🇬🇪 მორწმუნე

🇦🇿 dindar

🇲🇽 devoto

Word origin

The word 'devout' originated from the Latin word 'devotus', which means devoted or consecrated. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Originally, it was primarily associated with religious devotion, but over time it has come to also encompass a broader sense of commitment and loyalty to any cause or belief.