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Devoutly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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devoutly

de-vout-ly

🇺🇸 /dɪˈvaʊtɫi/ · 🇬🇧 /dɪvˈaʊtli/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

religious practice

In a devout manner; with deep religious feeling or commitment.

Synonyms

devotedly, faithfully, piously, religiously.

Examples of usage

  • She prayed devoutly every morning.
  • He devoutly followed the teachings of his faith.
Context #2 | Adverb

strongly held belief

In a sincere and heartfelt way; with strong conviction or dedication.

Synonyms

earnestly, passionately, sincerely, wholeheartedly.

Examples of usage

  • She devoutly believed in the power of love.
  • He devoutly pursued his passion for art.

Translations

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Quick facts about “devoutly”

Devoutly is a 3-syllable adverb (de-vout-ly). It is pronounced /dɪˈvaʊtɫi/ in American English and /dɪvˈaʊtli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 8 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #20,770 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'devoutly'

The word 'devoutly' originated from the Middle English word 'devoutli', which came from the Old French word 'devotement'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term is derived from the Latin word 'devotus', meaning 'devout, zealous, or earnest'. Over the years, 'devoutly' has retained its original meaning of showing deep religious feeling or strong commitment.

See also: devout.

Rhymes

Devoutly rhymes with stoutly and outley.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,770, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.