devout

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective deeply religious; H.L.Mencken
  2. adjective earnest

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English devout. From Middle English devout, devot, from Old French devot (French dévot), from Latin dēvōtus, perfect passive participle of dēvōveō. Doublet of devote.

In classic literature

Synonyms

god-fearing

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