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devout

/dɪˈvaʊt/adjective2 syllables

Devout means: sincerely earnest.

Synonyms for devout20

adjective, as in sincerely earnest

dear, earnest, heartfelt, sincere

adjective, as in deeply religious

god-fearing, religious

also used for devout

devoutful, godfearing, heavenly-minded, Allah-fearing, frum, inward, godly, observant, pious, piteous, practicing, religionary, sainted, sanctimonious

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What does devout mean?2

adjective

1

sincerely earnest“one's dearest wish”

2

deeply religious“a god-fearing and law-abiding people”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with devout?18

one syllable

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two syllables

aboutwithoutthroughout
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Devout in a sentence

  • Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.fcbond
  • Sometimes it's the converts who are the most devout.AlanF_US
  • Sami came from a deeply-devout conservative family.OsoHombre
  • He's a devout Muslim, and prays in the office.apzzd
  • He's a devout Muslim, and prays at work.apzzd
  • Sami was a very devout Catholic and he didn't believe in divorce.OsoHombre
  • Yanni was devout Muslim and a secret sinner.Amastan
  • Yanni has returned to his faith and he's a devout Muslim.Amastan

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Forms of devout

as a adjective

comparative
devouter
superlative
devoutest