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devout

/dəˈvʌʊt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Showing intense and sincere devotion to a religious faith, a deity, or a person or cause; deeply committed.

    - "Her devout faith carried her through the difficult times."
    - "The devout monk spent hours in prayer each day."
  • adjective

    Given to religious observances; religious.

    - "The devout community came together for the annual festival."
    - "Devout Catholics fast on Fridays."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɪˈvaʊt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with devout
doubt , scout , about , shout , plough
Variants
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devout , devoutly , devoutness , devoutnesses
Etymology
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From Old French 'devot', from Latin 'deus' meaning 'god'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'devout' is often used interchangeably with the term 'pious'.

  2. The word 'devout' comes from the Latin word 'deus', meaning 'god'.

  3. In some religious traditions, the 'devout' are expected to follow a strict code of conduct and perform daily religious practices.


Related Concepts
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  1. piety: A virtue consisting in the observance of duty to God and respect for religious and moral obligations.

  2. faith: Belief and trust in God or in the doctrines and practices of a religion.

  3. spirituality: Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul.


Culture
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The term 'devout' is often used to describe individuals who are deeply committed to their religious beliefs and practices. In literature, the 'devout' have been portrayed as characters who are dedicated to their faith, such as the monks in Umberto Eco's 'Name of the Rose'. In art, the 'devout' have been depicted in religious paintings and sculptures, often shown in prayer or performing religious rituals. In music, the term has been used to describe religious or spiritual music, such as Gregorian chants.

How to Memorize "devout"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person deeply engrossed in prayer or performing religious rituals to remember the meaning of 'devout'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'devout' with the idea of deep commitment and dedication to a cause or belief.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Deeply Ever Valiant Under Theological Guidance' to remember the meaning of 'devout'.


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