Devout Definition & Meaning
devout
- adjective
- deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken
- earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
"Devout" in song lyrics
See how devout is used in real songs:
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"Chewin 'em up, spittin 'em out, you never seen nobody this devout"
Classified f/ Brother Ali — Maybe It's Just Me -
"You stay truly devout"
Pigeon John f/ Brother Ali — One For The... -
"joshua chamberlain devout"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with devout
Usage tips for "devout"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does devout mean?
- deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
- What part of speech is devout?
- Devout is an adjective.
- How many definitions does devout have?
- Devout has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).