devout
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5.2
- adjective
- /dɪˈvaʊt/
:
ferviente
- I think he is a devout feminist, to tell you the truth.
- a devout believer
- a devout fan
- a devout reader
He's a devout carer, devoted carer for his disabled wife.
- He's a devout carer, devoted carer for his disabled wife.
Examples
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- That, dear lady, is our devout desire.
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There was no pressure to appear extremely devout.
Academic text (2008) -
Well, I want to be very devout, but I want to get the girl.
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But I was devout my whole life.
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It is my devout hope that you have the news we are awaiting.
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Humoud is a devout modernist, an advocate of science, secularism, and individual freedom.
Academic text (2000) -
I suggested that Senator Lassiter speak at the... thank you... fundraiser, and, um, I said that his presence there would attract a lot of attention in the press, and I pointed out that he was a devout family man.
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Of all the scientists in Newton's orbit, Boyle was the most conventionally and sincerely devout.
Academic text (1995) -
A devout reader will be unnerved at finding a contradiction between biblically mandated practices and his or her own practices.
Academic text (2006) -
Her devout commitment to her faith was evident in her daily prayers and community service.
Synonyms
77
4.3
Shows deep and sincere feeling in words or actions
57
4.3
Serious and sincere about what you say or do
10
6.1
Showing deep respect, often during religious or formal events
To give strong, honest support with all your heart and energy
Antonyms
How Sincere
Surface Forms
Etymology
Devout comes from the Latin devotus meaning 'vowed' and is related to vow and devotion, so a devout feeling or wish is one that is very sincere and heartfelt.