devout meaning

UK US /dɪˈvaʊt/ 2 syllables

devout (adjective): deeply religious; H.L.Mencken.

devout has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

devout as an adjective

  1. deeply religious; H.L.Mencken
    • a god-fearing and law-abiding people

    Synonyms: god-fearing

    Similar: religious

    Related forms: devoutness

  2. sincerely earnest
    • one's dearest wish
    • devout wishes for their success
    • heartfelt condolences

    Synonyms: dear, earnest, heartfelt

    Similar: sincere

How to pronounce devout

devout is pronounced /dɪˈvaʊt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with devout

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in UT · 6-letter words

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