| 单词 | devout |
| 释义 | devout (once / 559 pages) adj To be devout is to be deeply devoted to one's religion or to another belief, cause, or way of life. If you're reading this, you're probably a devout believer in improving your vocabulary. Devout is often used to describe religious individuals, but this word also pop ups in the context of sports fans — a fact that may shed some light on the role of sports in today's society. However, while it's usually acceptable for a devout individual to miss work for religious holidays, devout sports fans have a tougher time convincing their boss to let them off for the big game. WORD FAMILYdevout: devoutedly, devouter, devoutest, devoutly, devoutness+/devoutness: devoutnesses USAGE EXAMPLESHarriott is a devout Christian, and he ends each practice with a sermon at midfield. The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) Brotherhood leaders trusted Sisi in part because he was a devout Muslim. The New Yorker(Dec 25, 2016) These days, some devout Christians do visit North Korea but they do so understanding that they keep their Christianity to themselves. BBC(Dec 25, 2016) 1adj deeply religious Syn god-fearing religious having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity 2adj earnest devout wishes for their success Syn dear, earnest, heartfelt sincere open and genuine; not deceitful |
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