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Webster 1913 Edition
Devoutly
De-vout′ly
,adv.
1.
In a devout and reverent manner; with devout emotions; piously.
Cast her fair eyes to heaven and prayed
devoutly
. Shakespeare
2.
Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly.
’T is a consummation
Devoutly
to be wished. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Devoutly
DEVOUTLY
,adv.
1.
With solemn attention and reverence to God; with ardent devotion.He was devoutly engaged in prayer.
2.
Piously; religiously; with pious thoughts; as, he viewed the cross devoutly.3.
Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly; as, a consummation devoutly to be wished.