Devout

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈvaÊŠt/
• Rhymes: -aÊŠt

Origin

From Old French devot (French dévot)

Full definition of devout

Adjective

1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
• Bible, Acts x. 2a devout man, and one that feared God
• RogersWe must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
2. (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety.devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture
3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.devout wishes for one's welfare

Noun

1. (obsolete) A devotee.
2. (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.