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- [dih-vout]
- /dɪˈvaʊt/
- /dɪˈvaʊt.li/
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- [dih-vout]
- /dɪˈvaʊt/
Definitions of devoutly word
- adverb devoutly Devoutly is used to emphasize how sincerely or deeply you hope for something or believe in something. 3
- adverb devoutly Devoutly is used to emphasize how deep someone's religious beliefs are, or to indicate that something is done in a devout way. 3
- adjective devoutly devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic. 1
- adjective devoutly expressing devotion or piety: devout prayer. 1
- adjective devoutly earnest or sincere; hearty: He had a devout allegiance to the political regime. 1
- noun devoutly In a devout manner. 1
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Origin of devoutly
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French devo(u)t < Late Latin dēvotus, Latin: devoted; see devote
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Parts of speech for Devoutly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devoutly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
devoutly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devoutly
adv devoutly
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- forcefully — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.
- sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
adverb devoutly
- piously — having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
- religiously — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
- spiritually — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- staunchly — firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
Antonyms for devoutly
adverb devoutly
- insincerely — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
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