| Pronunciation: | di'vawtlee | ||
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| Matching Terms: | devoutless | ||
| Definition: | [adv] in a devout and pious manner; "she was devoutly Catholic" | ||
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| Synonyms: | piously | ||
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| 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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