— devoutly , adv. — devoutness , n.
/di vowt"/ , adj., devouter, devoutest .
1. devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic.
2. expressing devotion or piety: devout prayer.
3. earnest or sincere; hearty: He had a devout allegiance to the political regime.
[ 1175-1225; ME devo ( u ) t devotus, L: devoted; see DEVOTE ]
Syn. 1. worshipful; holy, saintly. See religious. 3. intense, serious, fervent, ardent.
Ant. 1. irreverent.