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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
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insincere unbelieving

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Sasse, a devout Christian, describes himself as “Lutero-Calvinist,” which means he draws on the teachings, also, of Martin Luther.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The laid-back, devout Christian was reliably referred to as "our leader" by even his older Patriots teammates in several interviews this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

A devout Muslim, Moeen does not drink alcohol.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

She had now become a devout member of the Full Gospel Church of God on Twelfth Avenue.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.