De-vout'1, a.
a. [Lat. devotus, p. p. of devovere; Fr. dévot, devout, and dévoué, devoted, Pr. devot, devoted, devout, Sp. & Pg. devoto, It. devoto, divoto.]
Sense 1. Exercising the feelings of reverence and worship; given up to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; pious; reverent. “Devout men.” Acts viii. 2.
We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. Rogers.
Sense 2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout. Milton.
Sense 3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes.
Synonyms—Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; earnest; solemn; sincere.