Prayerfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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prayerfully
[ ˈprɛərfəli ]
in a prayerful manner
Prayerfully means doing something with a sense of reverence, devotion, or as if one is engaged in prayer. It often implies a deep concentration or intention behind an action, reflecting a spiritual or contemplative state.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She approached the task prayerfully.
- He prayed prayerfully before making a decision.
- They lived prayerfully, always seeking guidance.
- She spoke prayerfully during the service.
Translations
Translations of the word "prayerfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 em oração
🇮🇳 प्रार्थनापूर्वक
🇩🇪 betend
🇮🇩 dengan doa
🇺🇦 молитовно
🇵🇱 modlitewnie
🇯🇵 祈りを込めて
🇫🇷 avec prière
🇪🇸 orando
🇹🇷 dua ederek
🇰🇷 기도하며
🇸🇦 بشكل صلاة
🇨🇿 modlitebně
🇸🇰 modlitebne
🇨🇳 虔诚地
🇸🇮 molitveno
🇮🇸 bænandi
🇰🇿 намазбен
🇬🇪 ლოცვით
🇦🇿 dua edərək
🇲🇽 orando
Etymology
The word 'prayerfully' combines 'prayer', which derives from the Middle English 'preyre', from the Old French 'preier', meaning to ask or entreat, and the suffix '-fully', indicating a manner or condition characterized by the preceding word. 'Prayer' has roots in Latin, 'precārī', which means to beseech or entreat. This transformation illustrates the linguistic evolution from a Latin term signifying earnest asking, through the vieux French, into current English usage, reflecting a contextual shift from a simple act of communication with a deity to one that embodies a deeper sense of devotion and respect that accompanies earnest requests or actions undertaken with spiritual intent. The suffix '-fully' has been added to indicate the manner in which actions are performed, contributing to the formation of 'prayerfully' as a means of describing an action imbued with mindfulness and reverence.