(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:02:44

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.

 

© Webster 1913.

del.icio.us Facebook Digg StumbleUpon Reddit (unvotable) (I like it!)
Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.