devotedly

/di'voutidli/

Thân thiện

He devotedly cared for his elderly neighbor's garden.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a devoted manner; with deep affection, loyalty, or dedication: "Devotedly" describes the way an action is performed, indicating it is done with unwavering commitment, love, or faithfulness.

Usage

The adverb "devotedly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is carried out. It emphasizes a profound and steady emotional commitment, such as love, loyalty, or dedication, to a person, cause, duty, or activity. It often implies selflessness and consistency over time.

Examples

• She cared for her elderly parents devotedly for many years.
• The scientist worked devotedly on the research project, often late into the night.
• He follows his spiritual teacher devotedly.
• They are devotedly committed to the cause of animal welfare.

Advanced Usage

• "To love someone devotedly": To love with profound, steadfast, and selfless affection.
  • He loved his wife devotedly throughout their long marriage.
• "To serve devotedly": To perform duties or service with great loyalty and dedication.
  • The soldier served his country devotedly.

Variants and Related Words

• Devoted (adjective): Very loving or loyal.
  • She is a devoted friend.
• Devotion (noun): Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
  • His devotion to his family is admirable.

Synonyms

• Loyally: With firm and constant faithfulness.
• Faithfully: In a trustworthy and reliable manner, often with emotional commitment.
• Dedicatedly: With single-minded commitment.
• Fervently: With passionate intensity.

Antonyms

• Indifferently: Without interest or concern.
• Half-heartedly: Without enthusiasm or energy.
• Disloyally: In a manner that is not faithful.

Related Phrases

• With devotion: This phrase is a close synonym and can often be used interchangeably with "devotedly."
  • He served his master with devotion.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with devotion
   • He served his master devotedly