Synonyms for devout
dɪˈvaʊtde·vout

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1. devout

   Synonyms:
   religious, pious, godly, saintly, holy, prayerful

   Antonyms:
   irreligious, impious, profane, unholy

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1. devout, god-fearingadjective

   deeply religious

   "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken

   Synonyms:
   god-fearing, earnest, heartfelt, dear

   Antonyms:
   irreligious, insincere

2. dear, devout, earnest, heartfeltadjective

   earnest

   "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

   Synonyms:
   dear(p), pricy, pricey, heartfelt, earnest, high-priced, beloved, businesslike, god-fearing, good, darling, costly, solemn, near, sincere, dear

   Antonyms:
   irreligious, insincere

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1. devoutadjective

   Synonyms:
   religious, pious, holy, saintly, devotional, godly, saint-like, heavenly-minded

2. devoutadjective

   Synonyms:
   sincere, earnest, serious, grave, solemn

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1. devoutadjective

   Synonyms:
   pious, reverent, devotional, godly, holy, religious

   Antonyms:
   irreverent, irreligious, impious, unholy

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1. List of paraphrases for "devout":

   pious, fervent, ardent

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How to use devout in a sentence?

1. John Milton:

   Come, pensive nun, devout and pure, sober steadfast, and demure, all in a robe of darkest grain, flowing with majestic train.

2. Thomas a Kempis:

   The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice; rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.

3. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:

   He had his glorious moment with the Pope coming this week. He is a devout Catholic.

4. Saint Augustine:

   Hence, a devout Christian must avoid astrologers and all impious soothsayers, especially when they tell the truth, for fear of leading his soul into error by consorting with demons and entangling himself with the bonds of such association.

5. William Shakespeare:

   When holy and devout religious men Are at their beads, 'tis hard to draw them thence So sweet is zealous contemplation.