Devout
adjective
Having or showing deep religious feelings.
He is a devout Christian.
Often appears as...
- devout christian
- devout believer
adjective
Very serious and sincere about something.
She is a devout follower of art house films.
Often appears as...
- devout fan
- devout follower
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Having or showing deep religious feelings.
He is a devout Christian.
Often appears as...
- devout christian
- devout believer
adjective
Very serious and sincere about something.
She is a devout follower of art house films.
Often appears as...
- devout fan
- devout follower
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Depth
Suggests sincere, heartfelt engagement with religious beliefs or practices.
During the service, her devout expression spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Casual
'Devout' indicates a level of dedication beyond casual belief.
Her devout lifestyle was evident in her daily rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Respect
When describing someone as 'devout,' be culturally sensitive to religious diversity.
He's a devout Buddhist, visiting the temple every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Depth
Suggests sincere, heartfelt engagement with religious beliefs or practices.
During the service, her devout expression spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Casual
'Devout' indicates a level of dedication beyond casual belief.
Her devout lifestyle was evident in her daily rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Respect
When describing someone as 'devout,' be culturally sensitive to religious diversity.
He's a devout Buddhist, visiting the temple every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Depth
Suggests sincere, heartfelt engagement with religious beliefs or practices.
During the service, her devout expression spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Casual
'Devout' indicates a level of dedication beyond casual belief.
Her devout lifestyle was evident in her daily rituals.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Respect
When describing someone as 'devout,' be culturally sensitive to religious diversity.
He's a devout Buddhist, visiting the temple every week.
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Protecting the ocean for...
children a devout Roman Catholic and has spent much of his life in a boat just off our coast since his father taught him to fish over the next three hours we got three small fish fish he explained were scarce fishers regularly used illegal methods
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Mansa Musa, one of the...
it depicted the King holding a scepter and a gleaming gold nugget. Mansa Musa had literally put his empire and himself on the map. But material riches weren't the king's only concern. As a devout Muslim, he took a particular interest in Timbuktu,
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of year the devout fill the streets where they ask for good fortune in the new year and the men endure elaborate tests of strength and endurance but the village of bow day demonstrates its religious devotion unlike any other
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of year the devout fill the streets where they ask for good fortune in the new year and the men endure elaborate tests of strength and endurance but the village of bow day demonstrates its religious devotion unlike any other
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The Triumph and Tragedy...
were very devout hindus he he really didn't want to live anymore so he died and it was my maternal grandparents who supported the family because everything was confiscated by the pakistan government the house and everything
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What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
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Life Among the Dead PIPE...
playthings or ballast for tin roof tops but Ramey a devout Catholic places the unclaimed corpses in a mass grave so that their souls may rest in peace boom bah bah those who don't have money to
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Ash Beckham: When to...
and afford them a better life back home. She was a devout conservative Catholic, a believer in traditional family values, stereotypical roles of men and women, and I was, well, me.
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
addressed to his naive and devout younger brother, "If the sufferings of children go to make up the sum of sufferings which is necessary for the purchase of truth,
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4 Degrees Warmer: Great...
perhaps in all the world millions of devout pilgrims gather each year in a mass ritual to celebrate the rivers birthday when it is said the
Video examples
Protecting the ocean for...
children a devout Roman Catholic and has spent much of his life in a boat just off our coast since his father taught him to fish over the next three hours we got three small fish fish he explained were scarce fishers regularly used illegal methods
Video examples
Mansa Musa, one of the...
it depicted the King holding a scepter and a gleaming gold nugget. Mansa Musa had literally put his empire and himself on the map. But material riches weren't the king's only concern. As a devout Muslim, he took a particular interest in Timbuktu,
Video examples
Tongue Piercing PIPE...
of year the devout fill the streets where they ask for good fortune in the new year and the men endure elaborate tests of strength and endurance but the village of bow day demonstrates its religious devotion unlike any other
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Tongue Boring PIPE National...
of year the devout fill the streets where they ask for good fortune in the new year and the men endure elaborate tests of strength and endurance but the village of bow day demonstrates its religious devotion unlike any other
Video examples
The Triumph and Tragedy...
were very devout hindus he he really didn't want to live anymore so he died and it was my maternal grandparents who supported the family because everything was confiscated by the pakistan government the house and everything
Video examples
What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
Video examples
Life Among the Dead PIPE...
playthings or ballast for tin roof tops but Ramey a devout Catholic places the unclaimed corpses in a mass grave so that their souls may rest in peace boom bah bah those who don't have money to
Video examples
Ash Beckham: When to...
and afford them a better life back home. She was a devout conservative Catholic, a believer in traditional family values, stereotypical roles of men and women, and I was, well, me.
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
addressed to his naive and devout younger brother, "If the sufferings of children go to make up the sum of sufferings which is necessary for the purchase of truth,
Video examples
4 Degrees Warmer: Great...
perhaps in all the world millions of devout pilgrims gather each year in a mass ritual to celebrate the rivers birthday when it is said the
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Dikembe Mutombo
American Athlete
I've always had a passion for giving back. It's a family tradition that comes from my devout parents. They were always giving back and serving the community. So when I became fortunate enough and blessed to play the game of basketball, I was also fortunate enough to follow in my parents' footsteps and give back like the way they did.
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John Burnside
Scottish Writer
As a child, I was always intrigued by the question: what is it that distinguishes a city from a town? Is it size? Population? Location? When I asked grown-ups, the confident answer was that a city has to have a cathedral - which, to a child raised in a devout Catholic setting, made sense.
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Saint Teresa of Avila
Spanish Saint
I had a father and mother, who were devout and feared God. Our Lord also helped me with His grace. All this would have been enough to make me good, if I had not been so wicked.
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Franz Schubert
Austrian Composer
I never force myself to be devout except when I feel so inspired, and never compose hymns of prayers unless I feel within me real and true devotion.
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William James
American Philosopher
Our esteem for facts has not neutralized in us all religiousness. It is itself almost religious. Our scientific temper is devout.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
A man cannot make a pair of shoes rightly unless he do it in a devout manner.
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George Eliot
British Author
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
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Joseph Addison
English Writer
Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.
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Robert Duncan
The devout have laid out gardens in the desert.
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Dikembe Mutombo
American Athlete
I've always had a passion for giving back. It's a family tradition that comes from my devout parents. They were always giving back and serving the community. So when I became fortunate enough and blessed to play the game of basketball, I was also fortunate enough to follow in my parents' footsteps and give back like the way they did.
Quote examples
John Burnside
Scottish Writer
As a child, I was always intrigued by the question: what is it that distinguishes a city from a town? Is it size? Population? Location? When I asked grown-ups, the confident answer was that a city has to have a cathedral - which, to a child raised in a devout Catholic setting, made sense.
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Saint Teresa of Avila
Spanish Saint
I had a father and mother, who were devout and feared God. Our Lord also helped me with His grace. All this would have been enough to make me good, if I had not been so wicked.
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Franz Schubert
Austrian Composer
I never force myself to be devout except when I feel so inspired, and never compose hymns of prayers unless I feel within me real and true devotion.
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William James
American Philosopher
Our esteem for facts has not neutralized in us all religiousness. It is itself almost religious. Our scientific temper is devout.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
A man cannot make a pair of shoes rightly unless he do it in a devout manner.
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George Eliot
British Author
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
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Joseph Addison
English Writer
Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.
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Robert Duncan
The devout have laid out gardens in the desert.
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