DEVOUT


Meaning of DEVOUT in English

[ dɪ'vaʊt ]

■ adjective

1》 having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

2》 earnest; sincere: my ~ hope.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. devot , from L. devotus 'devoted' from devovere (see devote ).

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