Devout
Devout , adjective
[Old English devot, devout, French dévot, from Latin devotus devoted, past participle of devovere. See Devote, transitive verb]
1.
Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
A devout man, and one that feared God.
We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
2.
Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. — Milton
3.
Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
Collocations (1)
The devout , devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Devout , noun
1.
A devotee. [Obsolete] — Sheldon
2.
A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obsolete] — Milton