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devoutly

/dɪˈvaʊt.li/
de · vout · ly
Adjective:devout
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• adverb

1

In a deeply religious, pious, or reverent manner.

Example

"The congregation prayed devoutly for the safe return of the missing travelers."

2

With deep sincerity, earnestness, or wholehearted commitment.

Example

"An end to the prolonged conflict is an outcome that everyone devoutly wishes to see."

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• Nearby Words

devourable
devourer
devout
devoutly
devoutness
dew
dewax

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'devout' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word comes via Old French from Latin 'devotus', the past participle of 'devovere' ('to dedicate by a vow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devoutly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devoutly
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