Synonyms for

Devout

Verb / dɪˈvaʊt / Another word for devout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing deep religious feeling or commitment

Synonyms & similar words

heartfelt earnest godfearing dear pious religious faithful devoted earnest reverent godly sincere holy spiritual blessed prayerful saintly worshipful consecrated committed pietistic pure sanctified upright

Synonyms by register

Formal

pious religious devoted zealous

Informal

godly faithful churchgoing

Literary

god-fearing saintly reverent

Antonyms

unreligious irreligious disloyal faithless skeptical agnostic atheistic

Common collocations

  • devout believer
  • devout Muslim
  • devout Christian
  • devout Hindu
  • devout follower
  • devout prayer
  • devoutly wish

Word family

noun devotion
adverb devoutly

Usage note

Often used to describe someone with strong religious beliefs or commitment. Can also be used more broadly for intense dedication to a cause or person.

Example sentences

  1. The devout boy prayed every night before bed.
  2. The devout followers attended church services regularly.
  3. The devout monk spent hours in meditation.
  4. She led a devout life and never missed a day of prayer.
  5. The devout congregation sang hymns with reverence.

Quotes

  • A devout Christian is a man who loves God and fellow men.
  • A devout atheist is somebody who feels the weight of the mystery and looks for explanations within the framework of his own life and the world he sees.
  • Be devout to a cause, not to a person.

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