Devout synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-vout'

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religious
Of, concerned with, or teaching religion:
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devoted
The definition of devoted is someone who is very loyal and steadfast in giving love or attention.
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faithful (related)
Consistent with truth or actuality:
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pious
Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout:
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holy (related)
(Slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
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ardent
Intensely enthusiastic or devoted; zealous
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reverent
Marked by, feeling, or expressing reverence.
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impious (antonym)
Lacking reverence for God
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zealous (related)
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cordial
Warm and sincere; friendly:
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godly
Having great reverence for God; pious.
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heartfelt
Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest.
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hearty
Enthusiastic; wholehearted
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religiose
Superficially religious, especially in an affected or sentimental way.
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righteous
Morally upright; without guilt or sin:
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sacrosanct
Regarded as sacred and inviolable.
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sanctimonious
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.
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serious
The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
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sincere
(Archaic) Pure; unadulterated.
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solemn
Serious or grave
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spiritual
Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.
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uxorious
Excessively submissive or devoted to one's wife.
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venerating
Deeply concerned with God and the beliefs and practice of religion
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warm
Predominantly red or yellow in tone:
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piosity
An exaggerated display of piety.
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religiosity
Excessive or affected piety.
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irreligious (antonym)
Not in accord with religious principles; profane; impious
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irreverent (antonym)
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
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unbelieving (antonym)
Not believing; doubting; skeptical; incredulous
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insincere (antonym)
Not sincere; not genuine:
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pietistic
Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.
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prayerful
Given to frequent praying; devout
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saintly
Of, relating to, resembling, or befitting a saint.
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religion (related)
Deeply concerned with God and the beliefs and practice of religion
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god-fearing
Acting with obedience to rules established by a deity out of fear of the power of that deity.
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dear
High in price; expensive.
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fervent (related)
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devoutly (related)
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born-again (related)
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celibate (related)
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good-christian (related)
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devotional
(Usually religious) Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.
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dutiful
Having a proper sense of duty; obedient
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unholy (antonym)
(Informal) Outrageous; dreadful
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Devout Sentence Examples

  • He was also very devout, and his morals were irreproachable.

  • His Diary is therefore a valuable chronicle of contemporary events from the standpoint of a moderate politician and a devout adherent of the Church of England.

  • He was a devout and conscientious churchman, and had the courage to stand by his principles.

  • The boy shows a thoughtful and devout turn.

  • Herbert tried to interpret his own devout meditations by applying images of all kinds to the ritual and beliefs of the Church.

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