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devout

//dɪˈvaʊt//
English Definition
Deeply religious or committed.
中文释义
虔诚的;诚挚的
Example Sentence

As a devout advocate of renewable energy, she spent decades championing solar technology in rural communities.

作为可再生能源的虔诚倡导者,她数十年来在农村社区倡导太阳能技术。

Synonyms
pious devoted dedicated
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “devout”?

  1. A Intimidating; discouraging.
  2. B Deeply religious or committed.
  3. C Narrow in outlook; of the provinces.
  4. D Impenetrable; unaffected by.
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B — Deeply religious or committed.. “devout” means Deeply religious or committed..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Deeply religious or committed.”?

  1. A daunting
  2. B provincial
  3. C impervious
  4. D devout
Show answer

D — devout. “devout” means Deeply religious or committed..

Common questions about “devout”

What does “devout” mean?

devout — Deeply religious or committed.. In Chinese: 虔诚的;诚挚的.

How do you pronounce “devout”?

devout is pronounced //dɪˈvaʊt//.

How is “devout” used in a sentence?

As a devout advocate of renewable energy, she spent decades championing solar technology in rural communities. (作为可再生能源的虔诚倡导者,她数十年来在农村社区倡导太阳能技术。)

What are synonyms for “devout”?

pious, devoted, dedicated — all close in meaning to devout (Deeply religious or committed.).

What is the opposite of “devout”?

irreverent, indifferent — each the opposite of devout (Deeply religious or committed.).

Is “devout” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. devout is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “devout”?

de- + vot(誓) → 立誓虔信。

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