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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devoutly
adv : in a devout and pious manner; "she was devoutly Catholic"
[syn: piously]