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The devout
(gcide) | Devout \De*vout"\, a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d['e]vot, from L.
devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.]
1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties;
absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious;
reverent; religious.
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A devout man, and one that feared God. --Acts x. 2.
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We must be constant and devout in the worship of
God. --Rogers.
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2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs
devout; a devout posture. --Milton.
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3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout
wishes for one's welfare.
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The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are
sincerely pious.
Syn: Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest;
reverent; solemn; sincere.
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