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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 Johnny Cash was a lot of things — devout Christian, country superstar, anti-Vietnam activist, variety show host. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 The religious approach appealed to devout Catholics such as Velazquez, an immigrant from Mexico who spent three decades without status in the country, cutting hair from her home and cleaning houses when business was slow. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Ade, a devout Christian and the family’s sole breadwinner, struggles to understand her younger sister Titi, an aspiring singer whose independent spirit challenges convention. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Ghalib was a devout Muslim yet drank wine despite Islam’s prohibition on alcohol. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 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
  • After both sides signed the Pretoria peace deal, a caretaker administration seen as loyal to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was installed in Mekelle, the Tigray capital.
    — SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Sun, who now begin the process of relocating to Houston for next season, gave their loyal, vociferous and orange-clad fans a goodbye present, a 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo, just a little something to remember them by.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • Preachers and patricians constantly warned that, if allowed to live unchecked in the city, Jews would ‘infect’ the Christian faithful, poisoning the minds of the pious and stealing souls away from salvation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Romania is one of the most pious countries in the European Union, with around 85% of the population identifying as religious.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pious
Adjective
  • Booker has been a staunch opponent of the merger ever since it was announced this year.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Glass has been a staunch opponent of immigration and has supported the arrest of undocumented people living in Florida.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • Still, Beck didn’t seem to want to talk, in private or in the media, about having grown up as the child of a successful music-industry hustler — much less one who was so proudly and publicly involved with a controversial religious movement.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Researching religious-art theft, Gurrea came across Erik the Belgian, a notorious thief who targeted churches across Spain during the 20th century.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • The previous Democrat to have represented the district is currently Michigan's junior senator, Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and steadfast moderate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Macklemore held steadfast to his position — that the ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of thousands of children — and found supporters among the other openers on Sheeran’s tour and his backing band, who dropped out in solidarity.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • The mood is celebratory on the Paramount lot, insiders said, despite the fact that much of Hollywood is observing Yom Kippur (the most reverent of the Jewish High Holy Days).
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Waterhouse often works with hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg, who has crafted her blonde hair into a reverent, glamorous bedhead.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reverent
Adjective
  • On the verge of its first win in Death Valley in 25 years, the Tar Heels instead came from 14 points ahead to lose, 28-20, against Clemson on a wet, weird and utterly disappointing day for the baby blue faithful.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Is there an argument to be made that John Schneider is doing an amazing job this year amid injuries, tough breaks and high expectations from the Jays faithful?
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • Secondo is dating a good-natured and devoted young American woman (Minnie Driver), while simultaneously having an affair with Pascal’s Italian girlfriend and hostess (Isabella Rossellini).
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cult fashion house has a devoted following among Gen Z and fans of alternative fashion and pop culture, including anime enthusiasts familiar with Westwood’s distinctive Orb logo.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
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“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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