DEVOUT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEVOUT?

Need another word that means the same as “devout”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “devout” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Devout” are: god-fearing, dear, earnest, heartfelt, pious, religious, devoted, dedicated, reverent, spiritual, prayerful, holy, godly, saintly, faithful, dutiful, righteous, churchgoing, orthodox, committed, loyal, staunch, genuine, firm, steadfast, resolute, unwavering, sincere, wholehearted, keen, enthusiastic, zealous, passionate, ardent, fervent, intense, vehement, active, sworn, pledged

Devout as an Adjective

Definitions of "Devout" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “devout” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
• Sincerely earnest.
• Deeply religious H.L.Mencken.
• Earnest.
• Totally committed to a cause or belief.
• Deeply religious.

Synonyms of "Devout" as an adjective (40 Words)

active	Participating or engaged in a particular sphere or activity in a positive or spontaneous rather than a passive way. An active member of the club.
ardent	Glowing or shining like fire. Ardent revolutionaries.
churchgoing	Actively practicing a religion.
committed	Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship. Esther has a committed boyfriend.
dear	Dearly loved. Five pounds that s a bit dear.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose. A dedicated dancer.
devoted	Zealous in devotion or affection. He was a devoted husband.
dutiful	Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty. A dutiful child.
earnest	Sincerely earnest. An earnest student.
enthusiastic	Having or showing great excitement and interest. Was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons.
faithful	Marked by fidelity to an original. Faithful employees.
fervent	Hot, burning, or glowing. A fervent supporter of the revolution.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. His voice was firm and confident.
genuine	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something G K Chesterton. A genuine attempt to put things right.
god-fearing	Deeply religious H.L.Mencken.
godly	Emanating from God. Everything is black or white satanic or godly.
heartfelt	Sincerely earnest. Heartfelt condolences.
holy	Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred. The holy month of Ramadan.
intense	Extremely sharp or intense. Intense pain.
keen	Excellent. Keen winds.
loyal	Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause. Loyal service.
orthodox	(of a person) not independent-minded; conventional and unoriginal. Orthodox Hindus.
passionate	Having or expressing strong emotions. Passionate pleas for help.
pious	Devoutly religious. Pious readings.
pledged	Bound by or as if by an oath.
prayerful	(of a person) given to praying; devout. The church has a prayerful atmosphere.
religious	Relating to or believing in a religion. Religious texts.
resolute	Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. Faced with a resolute opposition.
reverent	Showing great reverence for god. Maintained a reverent silence.
righteous	Morally justified. Righteous eggs man.
saintly	Relating to a saint. A saintly concern for his fellow men.
sincere	Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions. Felt sincere regret that they were leaving.
spiritual	Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Spiritual fulfillment.
staunch	Very loyal and committed in attitude. A staunch Catholic.
steadfast	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. A steadfast ally.
sworn	Determined to remain in the role or condition specified. According to an early tradition became his sworn brother.
unwavering	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.
vehement	Characterized by great force or energy. Vehement clapping.
wholehearted	With unconditional and enthusiastic devotion. Wholehearted commitment.
zealous	Marked by active interest and enthusiasm. The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.

Usage Examples of "Devout" as an adjective

• She was a devout Catholic.
• Devout wishes for their success.
• The most devout environmentalist.
• A rabbi's devout prayers.

Associations of "Devout" (30 Words)

angelic	Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint. An angelic smile.
beatific	Feeling or expressing blissful happiness. Beatific peace.
bible	A book regarded as authoritative in its field.
blessed	Roman Catholic proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration. He felt blessed fortunate to be in her company.
buddhist	One who follows the teachings of Buddha.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose. Dedicated teachers.
deist	Of or relating to deism.
divine	Resulting from divine providence. Divine judgment.
ecclesiastic	Of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church. Ecclesiastic history.
fanatically	In a passionately fanatic manner.
godly	Emanating from God. Everything is black or white satanic or godly.
hallowed	Worthy of religious veneration. The band will be in some hallowed and historic surroundings.
heresy	Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. The doctrine was denounced as a heresy by the Pope.
holy	Morally and spiritually excellent. I do not lead a holy life.
liturgy	A religious service conducted according to a liturgy. The Church of England liturgy.
pharisaic	Excessively or hypocritically pious.
pilgrim	Travel or wander like a pilgrim. We should recognize our status as mere pilgrims in this world.
pilgrimage	Go on a pilgrimage. He wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
pious	Dutiful or loyal, especially towards one’s parents. Pious readings.
reverent	Showing great reverence for god. A reverent silence.
rite	An established ceremony prescribed by a religion. Pagan fertility rites.
sacrament	A formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord’s Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional r. He heard Mass and received the sacrament.
sacred	Religious rather than secular. The sacred name of Jesus.
sacrilege	Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character. Putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege.
saintly	Relating to a saint. A truly saintly woman.
sanctity	The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. The sanctity of human life.
scripture	The sacred writings of the Christian religions. Passages of scripture.
shrine	Enclose in a shrine. A Hindu shrine at which offerings are placed twice a day.
synagogue	(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation.
votive	Dedicated in fulfillment of a vow. Votive offerings.