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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