De‐vout″ (?), a. [OE. devot, devout, F. dévot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.] 1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
A devout man, and one that feared God. Acts x. 2.
We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. Rogers.
2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. Milton.
3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Syn. — Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.