Devout
(adjective)
- Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
- Having or showing great reverence or respect for something.
Origin:
From old french devot, from latin devōtus ("devoted"), past participle of devoveō ("i devote"), from de- ("away from") + voveō ("i vow").
Examples:
- She was a devout Catholic and attended church every Sunday.
- He was a devout follower of the guru and spent many hours meditating every day.
- The devout followers of the religion would go on pilgrimage every year.
- The devout employee was always willing to put the company's needs before his own.
- The devout athlete was always willing to put in extra hours of training to improve.