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devoutest

devoutest is the superlative form of devout.

Meaning of devout

Adjective

devout (comparative devouter or more devout, superlative devoutest or most devout)

  1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.
    • a devout man, and one that feared God1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Acts 10:2
  2. (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety.
    • devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture
  3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
    • devout wishes for one's welfare

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Questions about devoutest

What is devoutest the superlative form of?
Devoutest is the superlative form of devout.

Words near devoutest in the dictionary

  1. devourments
  2. devours
  3. devout
  4. devouted
  5. devouter
  6. devoutest
  7. devoutful
  8. devoutless
  9. devoutly
  10. devoutness
  11. devoutnesses

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