devoutly
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de·vout
(dĭ-vout′)adj. de·vout·er, de·vout·est
1.
a. Devoted to a religion or to the fulfillment of religious obligations: a devout Catholic.
b. Characterized by religious devotion or piety: devout observance of the holy days.
2.
a. Fervently believing in or advocating an ideology or position: a devout socialist.
b. Fervent or earnest: devout wishes for their success.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dēvōtus, past participle of dēvovēre, to vow; see devote.]
de·vout′ly adv.
de·vout′ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | devoutly - in a devout and pious manner; "she was devoutly Catholic" |
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devoutly
adverb
1. sincerely, really, truly, seriously, profoundly, earnestly, wholeheartedly, fervently, heart and soul, in earnest, with all your heart, from the bottom of your heart He devoutly hoped it was true.
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devoutly
[dɪˈvaʊtlɪ] ADV [pray] → con devoción; [hope, wish] → de todo corazón; [believe] → fervientementedevoutly religious → muy religioso
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