devout — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.

   Synonyme

   devoutfulgodfearingheavenly-minded

   Beispiele

   a devout man, and one that feared God

   We must be constant and devout in the worship of our God.

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   I first became aware of changing Hui-Han social dynamics in the village from a discussion with one of the Han villagers in Team 1. She explained: “Since 1979, we have had less and less social contact with the Hui in the other teams. There are no problems between us, but the Hui are more devout [qian-cheng] now and less willing to come to our homes and visit or borrow tools. We raise pigs in our yards and eat pork, so they are afraid it will influence their religion [yingxiang tamende jiaomen]."

   The question, which visibly moved Clinton, delves into an area of the candidate’s life that is deeply personal but rarely discussed. Clinton’s friends and confidants describe the former first lady as a devout Methodist whose faith guides much of what she does.

2. Expressing devotion or piety.

   Gebrauch

   • archaisch

   Beispiele

   devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture

3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

   Beispiele

   devout wishes for one's welfare

Substantiv

1. A devotee.

   Gebrauch

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2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; a devotion.

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Adjektiv

1. deeply religious

   Synonyme

   god-fearing

2. sincerely earnest

   Synonyme

   dearearnestheartfelt

   Beispiele

   one's dearest wish

   devout wishes for their success

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   heartfelt condolences