de·vout 
/dɪˈvaʊt/ adjective
/dɪˈvaʊt/ adjective [more devout; most devout] 1 : deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion
▪ They are devout Catholics. 2 a : loyal to something : devoted to a particular belief, organization, person, etc.
▪ His parents are devout [=staunch] believers in the value of a good education.
b : serious and sincere
▪ It is his devout wish to help people in need.
▪ They are devout Catholics.
▪ His parents are devout [=staunch] believers in the value of a good education.
b : serious and sincere
▪ It is his devout wish to help people in need.
— de·vout·ly adverb
▪ a devoutly religious family ▪ It is a thing devoutly to be wished. [=a thing worth wishing for; a thing you want very much to happen]
▪ a devoutly religious family ▪ It is a thing devoutly to be wished. [=a thing worth wishing for; a thing you want very much to happen]
