devout

adjective

di-ˈvau̇t How to pronounce devout (audio)
Definition of devoutnext
1
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something devout Red Sox fans never lost faith during the long World Series drought

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2
as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue devout monks living a life of prayer and solitude

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Recent Examples of devout For the most devout fans, calories are in and cash is out while traveling North America in lockstep with their side. — Noah White, Washington Post, 10 July 2026 Through it all, he was sustained by his devout Catholic faith. — Jason Mast, STAT, 9 July 2026 Candace Cameron Bure Candace Cameron Bure, who is a devout Christian, often combines expressions of faith with messages celebrating America. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 But after more than eight years of devout civil service, Jonas lost that fulfilling federal job. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
  1. loyal
  2. pious
  3. staunch
  4. religious
  5. steadfast
  6. reverent
  7. faithful
  8. devoted
Adjective
  • These special dishes also allow the team a closer interaction with their loyal customers.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Teams sold tickets, concessions, sponsorships and television rights to loyal hometown fans.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • Philemon and Baucis, a pious Phrygian couple, hospitably received the disguised Zeus and Hermes after their richer neighbors had refused to do so.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
  • This was 1872, and the pious (and patronizing) commentators of the time muttered that Damien’s unvarnished personality was due to his simple farm upbringing in rural Belgium.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of pious
Adjective
  • The Northwest Indiana Forum has been a staunch supporter of data centers, but that didn’t color the study’s findings, Ross said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of staunch
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  • Enrollment in private schools in Miami-Dade County — religious and non-religious — has increased from about 70,000 to 92,000 the past two decades, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Tuckers Grove, a historically Black religious camp meeting site, is about 600 feet from the northern edge of Irongate, Joshua Grant, Lincoln County planning and inspections manager told The Charlotte Observer.
    — Joe Marusak July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • Mormons may lapse in their faith, but their work ethic is steadfast.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • The plan was steadfast to pile up premier pitchers to help veteran ace Garrett Crochet (18-5 in 2025) and closer Aroldis Chapman (32 saves in 2025).
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • The Lost Boys gave us the chance to create something that feels reverent toward the film while still staking its own claim.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The wedding processional began with the majestic, resonant tones of the historic church organ, setting a reverent and grand atmosphere.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of reverent
Adjective
  • Apple’s faithful community will have synced up their mobile contracts to make an easy upgrade on a 12- or 24-month basis.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Or maybe Holland sends some love to the Hall H faithful via video message.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • Costco has retail's most devoted fans Who is eligible for a payment?
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Now, a new documentary, created in association with Rolling Stone, is spotlighting the devoted fans that turned the comment into a global rallying cry.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
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