devout

The definition of devout is dedicated to religion or sincere.

(adjective)

An example of devout is a Catholic who has unending faith in God, attends Mass every Sunday and follows all of the practices.

See devout in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < OFr devot < L devotus, devoted (in LL(Ec), devout): see devote

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See devout in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective de·vout·er, de·vout·est

Devoted to religion or to the fulfillment of religious obligations. See Synonyms at religious.
Displaying reverence or piety.
Sincere; earnest: devout wishes for their success.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin dēvōtus

Origin: , past participle of dēvovēre, to vow; see devote

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