devout
devout definition
de·vout (di vo̵ut′)
adjective
- very religious; pious
- showing reverence
- earnest; sincere; heartfelt
Etymology: ME < OFr devot < L devotus, devoted (in LL(Ec), devout): see devote
Related Forms:
- devoutly de·vout′ly adverb
- devoutness de·vout′·ness noun
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