- Devout
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| General Meaning |
Religious, Pious, Saintly, Holy, Orthodox |
| Usage |
The word “devout” is used as an adjective. It refers to a person who is a strong believer of a particular religion and obeys its laws in true spirit. |
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| Antonym 1 |
Irreverent |
Meaning 1 |
Reverent |
| Sentence 1 |
He is a devout Muslim and hates extremism. |
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| Antonym 2 |
Irreligious |
| Meaning 2 |
Religious |
| Sentence 2 |
All his life John has been a devout Catholic. |
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| Antonym 3 |
Passive |
Meaning 3 |
Serious |
| Sentence 3 |
Mary was a devout opponent of racism. |
April 18, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 712 views