Devout and Proper

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

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

Nearby Word: devoutly

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Devout and proper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devout" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

In Sanzo's memories, he has a scruffy ponytail but he's clearly gotten more devout in proportion with his Ax-Crazy and when he appears as a villain he's got the proper monk's tonsure.

Source: Manga / Saiyuki
His proper followers are more intelligent, and far less devout.

Source: Webcomic / The Gods of Arr-Kelaan
Crosetti in spite of being devoted to his daughter and a devout Catholic, is mentally unstable and a compulsive gambler, both of which drive him to kill himself, and due to this, could not receive a proper police ceremony/burial.

Source: Dysfunction Junction / Live-Action TV

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