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Meaning of DEVOUTLY

Pronunciation:  di'vawtlee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adv]  in a devout and pious manner; "she was devoutly Catholic"
 

DEVOUTLY is a 8 letter word that starts with D.

 

 Synonyms: piously
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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.

 

 

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