Devoutly Meaning in English
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Definition
In a way that shows deep religious feeling or sincere belief; also used for wishing or hoping very strongly for something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or religious contexts ('devoutly religious'). Can also intensify wishes ('devoutly hope'). Less common in everyday conversation. Often confused with 'devotedly', which means with great loyalty or dedication, not necessarily religious.
Spanish: devotamente - piadosamentePortuguese (BR): devotamente - piedosamentePortuguese (PT): devotamente - piedosamenteChinese (Simplified): 虔诚地 - 真诚地Chinese (Traditional): 虔誠地 - 真誠地Hindi: श्रद्धापूर्वक - भक्तिपूर्वकArabic: بتقوى - بورعBengali: ভক্তিভরে - আন্তরিকভাবেRussian: благоговейно - искреннеJapanese: 敬虔に - 心からVietnamese: sùng kính - thành tâmKorean: 신앙심 깊게 - 진심으로Turkish: içtenlikle - dindarcaUrdu: عقیدت کے ساتھ - دل سےIndonesian: dengan khusyuk - dengan sungguh-sungguh
Example Sentences
He prays devoutly every morning.
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She hopes devoutly for her family's health.
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The monk lived devoutly all his life.
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I devoutly hope you get the job you want.
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They devoutly wished for peace in their country.
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He listened devoutly to the priest's words.
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