devoutly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a deeply religious, reverent, or pious manner: Describes an action done with sincere religious devotion, earnestness, or deep commitment to faith.
- With deep sincerity or earnestness: Can describe a non-religious feeling, wish, or hope that is held with profound intensity and sincerity.
Examples of Usage
- Adverb:
- The congregation prayed devoutly. (The group of worshippers prayed with deep religious reverence.)
- She devoutly hopes her son will recover soon. (She hopes with profound and sincere earnestness that her son will recover soon.)
- He is devoutly committed to his principles. (He is committed to his principles with deep, unwavering sincerity.)
Advanced Usage
- "Devoutly to be wished": A formal or literary phrase meaning something that is deeply and sincerely desired.
- Peace in the region is a goal devoutly to be wished. (Peace in the region is a goal that is deeply and sincerely desired.)
Variants and Related Words
- Devout (adjective): Deeply religious; sincere and earnest.
- He is a devout believer.
- Devoutness (noun): The quality of being devout.
Synonyms
- Piously: In a religiously devout manner.
- Earnestly: With sincere and intense conviction.
- Sincerely: In a genuine, heartfelt way.
- Fervently: With passionate intensity.
Related Phrases
- To wish devoutly: To hope for something with great sincerity.
- I devoutly wish for a positive outcome.
Adverb
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in a devout and pious manner
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she was devoutly Catholic
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