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1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. "A devout man, and one that feared God." (Acts x. 2) "We must be constant and devout in the worship of God." (Rogers)
2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Synonyms: Holy, pure, religious, prayerful, pious, earnest, reverent, solemn, sincere.
Origin: OE. Devot, devout, F. Devot, from L. Devotus devoted, p. P. Of devovere. See Devote.
(01 Mar 1998)
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