devout

Example Sentences

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The more devout Sikhs sport turbans and beards as symbols of their faith, which is neither Hindu nor Muslim.

From Los Angeles Times

But Close is fantastic as a deeply devout woman who has a habit of popping up when you least expect her, like a mouse from a hole.

From Los Angeles Times

During a trip to the Vatican he even went so far as to refuse to let his press secretary, a devout Catholic, meet Pope Francis.

From Salon

However, he has spoken in recent years of a desire to heal old wounds with devout Muslims and Kurds.

From Reuters

“This is a devout communist,” said Joseph Kenney, a Republican member of the Executive Council, at a regular meeting Wednesday.

From Washington Times