devout
/dəˈvʌʊt/adjective
Deeply religious and faithful in following the practices of a religion.
Example sentences
- “Her grandmother was a devout Catholic who went to Mass every day.”
- “Devout Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.”
- “Even devout believers sometimes struggle with doubt.”
It can also describe strong loyalty outside religion, as in 'a devout fan of the Yankees'. The adverb 'devoutly' often means sincerely: 'I devoutly hope so.'