There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
DEVOUTLY
devoutly, piously
(adverb) in a devout and pious manner; “she was devoutly Catholic”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
devoutly (comparative more devoutly, superlative most devoutly)
In a devout manner.
Source: Wiktionary
De*vout"ly, adv.
1. In a devout and reverent manner; with devout emotions; piously. Cast her fair eyes to heaven and prayed devoutly. Shak.
2. Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly. 'T is a consummation Devoutly to be wished. Shak.
DEVOUT
De*vout", a. Etym: [OE. devot, devout, F. dévot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.]
1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. A devout man, and one that feared God. Acts x. 2. We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. Rogers.
2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. Milton.
3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Syn.
– Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.
De*vout", n.
1. A devotee. [Obs.] Sheldon.
2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.] Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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