De*vout" (?), a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d'evot, 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.
A devout man, and one that feared God.
Acts x. 2.
We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
Rogers.
2.
Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
Milton.
3.
Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Syn. -- Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.
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De*vout", n.
1.
A devotee.
[Obs.]
Sheldon.
2.
A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.
[Obs.]
Milton.
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