Of a person, an action, etc.: full of or characterized by (esp. religious) faith; believing; trusting. Cf. sense B. 1.

Of persons or their actions, etc.: active or zealous in the exercise of an office; dutiful. Obsolete.

Full of heed; careful, attentive, watchful, mindful.

Heedful, attentive, careful, cautious.

Scrupulous, exact, strict, conscientious. Also with †in, †of.

Scottish. With object: Without violating.

Adhering to or supporting the strictest interpretation or enforcement of a law, precept, etc.; conscientious, zealous, strict. Now rare.

Attentive in adhering to or following a law, custom, principle, etc. Usually with of, †to.

Conscientiously regardful or observant of. Obsolete.

Undeviating in adherence to the principles or practice implied by the designation.

Of persons: Regular or steady in attendance, politics, voting, etc. Chiefly U.S.