Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DE-VOUT'LY
DE-VOUT'LY, adv.
- With solemn attention and reverence to God; with ardent devotion. He was devoutly engaged in prayer. – Anon.
- Piously; religiously; with pious thoughts; as, he viewed the cross devoutly.
- Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly; as, a consummation devoutly to be wished.
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