Today’s Word: devout
Pronunciation: /dIˈvaut/
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: having a strong belief
in a particular religion and strictly adhering to its laws
Usage: That lady seems to be a
devout Christian.
Wrong Usage: That lady seems to be a
devoted Christian.
Synonyms: religious, pious
Antonyms: impious
General Note: We should not wrongly
use devote in place of devout.
Devout is used in religious sense. Devote is a verb while devout is an adjective. However, to be devoted to something
is to give it much attention.
She is 'devoted' to her religion/job/family.
ReplyDeleteShe is a 'devout' christian/muslim.