devout — Dizionario inglese

Aggettivo

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

   Sinonimi

   devoutfulgodfearingheavenly-minded

   Esempi

   a devout man, and one that feared God

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

   Altri esempi (2)

   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.

   Uso

   • arcaico

   Esempi

   devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture

3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

   Esempi

   devout wishes for one's welfare

Sostantivo

1. A devotee.

   Uso

   • obsoleto

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

   Uso

   • obsoleto

Aggettivo

1. deeply religious

   Sinonimi

   god-fearing

2. sincerely earnest

   Sinonimi

   dearearnestheartfelt

   Esempi

   one's dearest wish

   devout wishes for their success

   Altri esempi (1)

   heartfelt condolences