a. [ OE. devot, devout, F. dévot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t. ] 1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. [ 1913 Webster ]

A devout man, and one that feared God. Acts x. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. [ 1913 Webster ]

The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.

Syn. -- Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A devotee. [ Obs. ] Sheldon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Full of devotion. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sacred. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

To take her from austerer check of parents,
To make her his by most devoutful rights. Marston. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Destitute of devotion. -- De*vout"less*ly, adv. -- De*vout"less*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. 1. In a devout and reverent manner; with devout emotions; piously. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cast her fair eyes to heaven and prayed devoutly. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly. [ 1913 Webster ]

'T is a consummation
Devoutly to be wished. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Quality or state of being devout. [ 1913 Webster ]