Antonyms of adj devout

2 senses of devout

Sense 1
devout, god-fearing -- (deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken)

INDIRECT (VIA religious) -> irreligious -- (hostile or indifferent to religion)

Sense 2
dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt -- (earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")

INDIRECT (VIA sincere) -> insincere -- (lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere")

Similarity of adj devout

2 senses of devout

Sense 1
devout, god-fearing -- (deeply religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken)
       => religious (vs. irreligious) -- (having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; "a religious man"; "religious attitude")

Sense 2
dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt -- (earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")
       => sincere (vs. insincere) -- (open and genuine; not deceitful; "he was a good man, decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were leaving"; "sincere friendship")

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