Definitions

devout

[dih-vout] / dɪˈvaʊt /

ADJECTIVE

sincerely believing; devoted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adoring ardent faithful fervent passionate pious religious sincere zealous

WEAK

adherent deep earnest fervid genuine godly goody two-shoes goody-goody heartfelt holy intense orthodox pietistic prayerful profound reverent revering serious venerating worshiping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic cold cool dishonest disloyal dispassionate frigid indifferent irreligious unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

insincere unbelieving

Example Sentences

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Elma, a devout Christian who is now in her 80s, had been Eric Adusah's "Scottish mum" after they met in Edinburgh in 2012.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a devout Catholic, will meet with the Pope on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

His son, who remains devout, would eventually carve out a career preaching the gospel of the NFL to an audience of millions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said that Iran's government was leaning on its most devout supporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But at this point in his life, communism held no appeal for George, who considered himself a devout Christian.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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