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. William Shakespeare:

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

2. Mary Baker Eddy:

   Audible prayer can never do the works of spiritual understanding, which regenerates; but silent prayer, watchfulness, and devout obedience enable us to follow Jesus example. Long prayers, superstition, and creeds clip the strong pinions of love, and clothe religion in human forms. Whatever materializes worship hinders man's spiritual growth and keeps him from demonstrating his power over error.

3. Jill Biden:

   I think Joe's faith is so strong, it's something that I think he got from his mother, who was a very devout Catholic. Joe is really devout, and he never misses a Sunday service.

4. Abraham Bonowitz:

   Jerry was pained by his experience but also proud of how he did it, that sometimes rubbed some people in the movement the wrong way. He was also a very devout religious person. He did what he could to help heal the world in the wake of the damage done during his career.

5. John Milton:

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