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Definition of devout

devout

/dɪˈvaʊt/
de · vout
Adverb:devoutly
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1

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Example

"As a devout believer, she attended services at the temple every morning."

2

Totally committed to a cause or belief; earnest and sincere.

Example

"He offered his devout thanks to the rescue crew for saving his family."

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• Rhymes for devout

• Nearby Words

devour
devourable
devourer
devout
devoutly
devoutness
dew

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French devot, which comes from Latin devotus ('dedicated, faithful'), the past participle of devovere ('to dedicate by a vow'). It shares the same Latin root as the later borrowing 'devoted'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devout
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