devout

de·vout  (d-vout)

adj. de·vout·er, de·vout·est

1. Devoted to religion or to the fulfillment of religious obligations. See Synonyms at religious.

2. Displaying reverence or piety.

3. Sincere; earnest: devout wishes for their success.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dvtus, past participle of dvovre, to vow; see devote.]

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de·voutly adv.

de·voutness n.

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devout

Adjective

1. deeply religious

2. sincere; heartfelt: a devout confession [Latin devotus faithful]

devoutly adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	devout - deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken god-fearing religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; "a religious man"; "religious attitude"
	2.	devout - earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" heartfelt, earnest, dear sincere - open and genuine; not deceitful; "he was a good man, decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were leaving"; "sincere friendship"

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devout

adjective 1. religious, godly, pious, pure, holy, orthodox, saintly, reverent, prayerful << OPPOSITE irreverent

adjective 2. sincere, serious, deep, earnest, genuine, devoted, intense, passionate, profound, ardent, fervent, heartfelt, zealous, dinkum Austral., N.Z. (informal) << OPPOSITE indifferent

Translations

devout [dɪˈvaut] adj → devoto

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devout [dɪˈvaut] adj → pieux/euse, dévot(e)

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devout [dɪˈvaut] adj → fromm

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devout [dɪˈvaut] adj → pio/a, devoto/a