1
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
devout Red Sox fans never lost faith during the long World Series drought
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
devout monks living a life of prayer and solitude
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of devout
Many devout Muslim women cover their faces with a niqab or burqa.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The followers of the Olsens are some of the most devout people in the world.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old musician was raised by a devout family in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are taught to refrain from indulging in harmful substances.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Born less than three months apart to devout religious families in the industrial Midwest, Prince and Jackson probably had a lot to talk about when they weren’t holed up in their Xanadu-like mansions concocting their unique blends of soul-funk-disco alchemy.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for devout
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The followers of the Olsens are some of the most devout people in the world.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old musician was raised by a devout family in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are taught to refrain from indulging in harmful substances.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Born less than three months apart to devout religious families in the industrial Midwest, Prince and Jackson probably had a lot to talk about when they weren’t holed up in their Xanadu-like mansions concocting their unique blends of soul-funk-disco alchemy.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for devout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devout
Adjective
-
But the biggest blemish on his career in the eyes of Trump’s most loyal followers is voting to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Whether your loyal friend has paws, feathers, or scales, take time to recognize their essential role in your life.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Contemporary accounts describe Antoine as a pious person, initially committed to Catholicism, then to spiritualism.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
-
As the emboldened queen is beheaded, King Henry is seen preparing to wed his third wife, the pious and soft-spoken Jane Seymour (Kate Phillips).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
And if everyone involved is being honest — even his staunchest critics — Sanders has delivered in every way imaginable.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Musk, the world's richest person and a staunch backer of President Donald Trump, made headlines for offering money to those who agreed to sign a petition during the 2024 election.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The men, many traveling separately, were on a religious pilgrimage to a Hungarian town formerly known as Kerestir.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Khan-Ghany has encouraged her Muslim students to be proud of their religious and cultural upbringings.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Since the film’s release, last November, critics have been divided over whether Prieto was too reverent toward Rulfo’s work.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
-
The performance is soft and delicate, with the few people in attendance affording Gibson the reverent silence that was so lacking in Austin.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2024
Adjective
-
This happening in the eighth century attracted a following of monks to the village and became a must stop for faithful pilgrims.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
With this deep mediocre array of right-handers, the O’s faithful will have to watch for incoming projectiles from lefty pull hitters.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
-
With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Devout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devout. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share