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Added 2 October 2026

devout

/dɪˈvaʊt/ adjective

In Latin: pius Wiktionary

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Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.
Expressing devotion or piety.
devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture
Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
devout wishes for one's welfare

noun

A devotee.
A devotional composition, or part of a composition; a devotion.

Origin

From Middle English devout, devot, from Old French devot (French dévot), from Latin dēvōtus, perfect passive participle of dēvōveō. Doublet of devote.

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