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. --Shak. 2. Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly. 'T is a consummation Devoutly to be wished. --Shak.
devoutly adv : in a devout and pious manner; "she was devoutly Catholic" [syn: {piously}]