Example sentences for: devout

How can you use “devout” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The house where he died in 1882 (his tomb is nearby) is now a museum, practically a sanctuary, where devout patriots refer to him not by name, but as l’Eroe, “the Hero. ”

  • Daily devout prayer, such as reciting the rosary or praying to a patron or favorite saint, is a normal occurrence in many families, with the prayers often led by the mother or grandmother.

  • A prominent Israeli rabbi voiced fears that the live broadcast would tempt even devout Jews to the television.

  • Many of his neighbors were devout Baptists despite running the resort town's illegal gambling industry--the largest in the South.

  • Family visits are especially important to aliens wishing to preserve their cultural heritage and at Christmas time, which is a particularly significant season to devout Mexican Catholics.


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