devotionally
Definition
Adverb: In a manner relating to or characterized by devotion, especially religious devotion or deep commitment.
Usage Examples
- (She prayed in a deeply religious and committed manner.)
- (They sang with intense religious feeling.)
- (He worked with great dedication and commitment.)
Advanced Usage
"to act devotionally": to behave in a way that shows strong religious or personal dedication.
- The monks lived devotionally, following a strict schedule of prayer and work. (They lived in a manner focused on religious devotion.)
"devotionally inspired": motivated by deep commitment or faith.
- Her devotionally inspired speech moved the audience to tears. (Her speech was inspired by her deep religious or personal commitment.)
Variants and Related Words
Devotional (adj): relating to or used in religious devotion.
- The devotional book contains daily prayers. (The book is designed for religious use.)
Devotion (n): love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause; religious worship.
- His devotion to his family is unwavering. (His deep loyalty and love for his family is constant.)
Devout (adj): having or showing deep religious feeling.
- She is a devout Catholic. (She is deeply religious.)
Synonyms
- Piously: in a devoutly religious manner.
- Reverently: with deep respect and awe.
- Dedicatedly: with strong commitment and focus.
- Worshipfully: in a way that shows adoration or reverence.
Related Idioms
- To be devoted to: to give a lot of time, attention, or love to someone or something.
- She is devoted to her volunteer work. (She gives her full time and energy to it.)
- To serve with devotion: to perform duties with deep loyalty.
- The soldier served with devotion to his country. (He served with unwavering loyalty.)