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Devout

🔄 Synonyms of "Devout"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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earnestnounGravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
piousOf or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
heartfeltBelieved or felt deeply and sincerely.
religiousnounConcerning religion.
god-fearing(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.
dearnounLoved; lovable.
sincerenounGenuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

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WordDefinition
piousOf or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
god-fearing(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.
religiousConcerning religion.
sincereGenuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
heartfeltBelieved or felt deeply and sincerely.
earnest(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; honestly eager to obtain or do.
dearLoved; lovable.
holyDedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
staunch(figuratively) Staying true to one's aims or principles; firm, resolute, unswerving.
practisingEngaged in the practice of some activity or profession.
strong(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
passionateGiven to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.
eagerDesirous; keen to do or obtain something.
avidEnthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.
keen(chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
ardentFull of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
ferventHaving or showing emotional warmth, fervor, and/or passion.
enthusiasticWith zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
godlyDevoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
reverentShowing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

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