DEVOUT Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

devout

adjective

di-ˈvau̇t

Definition of devout

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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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 Some of the plot points had changed—the pilgrim’s less-devout husband, for example, was a more robust character. — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The truly devout will make 108 loops, as the number is spiritually important in Buddhism. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Mamdani, a devout Muslim, is known for his statements against Israeli military actions in the Middle East. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 Veach was a devout believer in Jackson, who was undersized at 5-foot-9-ish, and passionately made the case. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devout

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Adjective

In September, senators loyal to him began publicly questioning the central bank about Ueno’s risky lending to related companies.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
However, brand amnesia turns even your most loyal customers into strangers, showing that internal silos matter more than their time and experience.

— Jerry Haywood, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of loyal

Adjective

The Chicano values of the younger generation aren’t in alignment with the political orientation of the pious old guard.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
But the overall picture of religious infighting in 1640s Britain is essential to understanding how some people, especially poorer folk and especially women, found themselves on the wrong side of powerful, pious opponents.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pious

Adjective

During their time in the White House as first ladies, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden were staunch supporters of the American fashion industry, often wearing American designers for public appearances.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Preliminary results show McHenry County Clerk Joseph Tirio, a staunch Trump supporter, lost.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

Three factions -- all aligned with Netanyahu's religious-nationalist base -- recommended Netanyahu be given a chance to form a coalition government, while a fourth -- led by a former Netanyahu ally turned rival -- recommended Eisenkot.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
She was drawn to the historical associations of religious persecution.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of religious

Adjective

Sirianni had been steadfast in his faith in Mannion over the last few weeks but did not give him an endorsement when asked if the beleaguered coordinator would keep his role.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Chris is a champion for Connecticut, for the core values of our nation, and a steadfast defender of democracy, both at home and abroad.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

McDoom is mostly more reverent toward her acid-folk references than her Jamaican ones.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Brought from the page to the gallery wall, Loran’s diagram looks a bit like anti-art rather than reverent analysis of a masterpiece.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of reverent

Adjective

The organ woven into the walls of the church where Bach spent decades as cantor was built in 2000, but its tuning and temperament systems were designed to be faithful to the standards of his lifetime.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Riga, with its pre-Revolutionary buildings and rows of Soviet-era prefab housing blocks, provided a rather faithful replica of Russia.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

Martha was a very devoted hostess, Mary was the first person to see the resurrected Christ, and Lazarus was miraculously raised by Jesus from the dead and emerged from the tomb wearing his burial cloths.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Tributes poured in for Stewart from devoted fans and co-stars.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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