devout

CEFRC1

/dɪˈvaʊt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very religious and strongly committed to faith.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Expressing devotion or piety.

Examples

  • Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.

  • The devout Christian persists in his belief.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dəˈvʌʊt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

  2. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A devotee.

More examples

In context

  • Tom was a devout Christian who believed in miracles.

  • devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture

  • devout wishes for one's welfare

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English devout, devot, from Old French devot (French dévot), from Latin dēvōtus, perfect passive participle of dēvōveō. Doublet of devote.