adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
catholic
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A devout Catholic , he has said this will be his last season while he devotes himself to his family.
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She was a devout Catholic and, so far as I am aware, morally unassailable.
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In her youth she was a devout Catholic , faithfully performing the Stations of the Cross.
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He is a devout Catholic who loves classic cars, stodgy puddings and paintings.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a devout Muslim
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Bernard was the most devout of all her sons.
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It is my devout hope that we can work together and solve this crisis.
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Rachel's parents are devout Mormons.
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The shema is still repeated daily by devout Jews the world over.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Conley is a devout believer in specialty niches.
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For me, our passion was a devout involvement of heart, body and mind.
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Inside the restored stone house, an altar crowned by a statue of Mary drew the devout and the curious.
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Louis became an extremely devout and ascetic man.
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Only two groups of women who make up the Republican base gave Dole strong support: devout evangelical women and homemakers.
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The devout Roman Catholic said she got involved with Richard because he said he cared for her and he was single.
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The devout , semiliterate Kasturbai stood aghast and uncomprehending.