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Definition of Devout
1. Adjective. Deeply religious. "A god-fearing and law-abiding people"
2. Adjective. Earnest. "Heartfelt condolences"
Definition of Devout
1. a. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
2. n. A devotee.
Definition of Devout
1. Adjective. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. ¹
2. Adjective. (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. ¹
3. Adjective. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) A devotee. ¹
5. Noun. (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Devout
1. pious [adj -VOUTER, -VOUTEST] : DEVOUTLY [adv] - See also: pious
Medical Definition of Devout
1. 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." (Acts x. 2) "We must be constant and devout in the worship of God." (Rogers) 2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. 3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious. Synonym: Holy, pure, religious, prayerful, pious, earnest, reverent, solemn, sincere. Origin: OE. Devot, devout, F. Devot, from L. Devotus devoted, p. P. Of devovere. See Devote. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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