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devout

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaʊt/

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Definition of devout

adjective

  • having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment:she was a devout Catholic a rabbi’s devout prayers
  • totally committed to a cause or belief:the most devout environmentalist

Derivatives

devoutly

adverb

devoutness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French devot, from Latin devotus 'devoted', past participle of devovere (see devote)

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