单词 | devout |
释义 | devout —devoutly, adv. —devoutness, n. /di vowt"/, adj., devouter, devoutest. 1. devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic. 2. expressing devotion or piety: devout prayer. 3. earnest or sincere; hearty: He had a devout allegiance to the political regime. [1175-1225; ME < AF, OF devo(u)t < LL devotus, L: devoted; see DEVOTE] Syn. 1. worshipful; holy, saintly. See religious. 3. intense, serious, fervent, ardent. Ant. 1. irreverent. |
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