Devout and Plain

Devout

Devout adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.

Plain and devout are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plain" instead an adjective "Devout".

Nearby Word: devoutly

Plain

Plain adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

Devout and plain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devout" instead an adjective "Plain".

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

Both words in one sentence

  • Momma's Boy One of the first things Michael did when he became a successful solo artist was to throw a big birthday party for her, which nearly backfired horribly because she is a devout Jehovah's Witness (they compromised by having all the gifts "wrapped" in plain brown bags).
    Source: Momma's Boy
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