Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaʊt/

Definitions of devout

noun a devout person

Example Sentences

A1 She is a devout believer in her religion.

A2 The devout attendants prayed fervently at the temple.

B1 The devout followers gathered at the church every Sunday for worship.

B2 The devout monk spent hours in meditation each day.

C1 The devout philanthropist donated generously to various charities.

C2 The devout scholar dedicated his life to studying ancient texts.

adjective having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

Example Sentences

A1 She is a devout believer in her religion.

A2 The devout followers gathered at the temple for the ceremony.

B1 The devout monk spent hours in prayer each day.

B2 The devout pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to reach the holy site.

C1 His devout dedication to his faith inspired others to follow his example.

C2 The devout worshipper demonstrated unwavering commitment to their religious practices.

Examples of devout in a Sentence

formal The devout followers gathered at the cathedral for the evening prayer.

informal She's a devout fan of that TV show, never missing an episode.

slang I'm not a devout gym-goer, but I try to make it a few times a week.

figurative He was a devout believer in the power of positive thinking.

Grammatical Forms of devout

past tense

devoted

plural

devouts

comparative

more devout

superlative

most devout

present tense

devout

future tense

will devout

perfect tense

have devout

continuous tense

is devout

singular

devout

positive degree

devout

infinitive

to devout

gerund

devouting

participle

devout

Origin and Evolution of devout

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'devout' originated from the Latin word 'devotus', which means devoted or consecrated.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'devout' has come to be associated with religious devotion and piety, but its original Latin meaning of being devoted or consecrated still holds true in certain contexts.