Devout
What it means
Sincerely and deeply committed to a faith, belief, or guiding practice.
Reach for it when describing earnest conviction shown through regular conduct
A devout Quaker, he made patient listening part of his public work.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
religious
Fits when connection to organized faith is the factual point
Careful Religious identifies affiliation or subject matter without proving personal devotion.
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everyday
Fits when genuineness matters more than strength of belief
Careful Sincerity can accompany a mild belief and does not imply regular practice.
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warm
Fits when loyalty to belief or practice over time is central
Careful Faithful also describes reliability and may not clearly signal spiritual commitment.
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professional
Fits when sustained allegiance should remain secular and neutral
Careful Commitment lacks the spiritual earnestness carried by devout.
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formal
pious
Fits when faithful observance and reverence are visible
Careful Pious is sometimes used sarcastically and can imply self-righteous display.
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literary
reverent
Fits when profound respect shapes manner in a sacred context
Careful A reverent moment does not establish a devout life.
Opposites 3
- irreligious
- impious
- insincere
Common phrases 3
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devout believer
The devout believer welcomed questions from curious visitors.
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devout practice
Silence remained a devout practice in the household.
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deeply devout
Though deeply devout, she never assumed others shared her beliefs.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated