devotedly
- adverb
- /dɪˈvoʊtɪdli/
- He thought of his poor defeated mother, whom he'd loved devotedly.
- loved devotedly
Examples
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The smooth, worn surfaces of these twin figures show that they have been cared for devotedly.
Academic text (2003) -
I still have many friends and family who remain devotedly Catholic.
Blog text (9) -
Working devotedly in the service of his people.
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And maybe at some point we will be able to sit down and talk more devotedly to these topics.
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He had been writing devotedly for twenty years, and he had given the world two slim novels.
Fiction book (1998) -
The blacksmith's son courted her devotedly, but she never forgot the stranger.
Fiction book (2002) -
She listens to the Beatles as attentively, as devotedly, as I did at her age.
Academic text (2005) -
She cared for her elderly parents devotedly, ensuring they received all the love and support they needed.
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The volunteers worked devotedly at the shelter, dedicated to improving the lives of the animals there.
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He supported his friend devotedly during her difficult times, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Synonyms
Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts
In a loyal, reliable, or exact way
In a kind and caring way that shows strong feeling for someone
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
In a way that shows strong support for someone or something
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
In a loving way that shows deep care and admiration
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
In a way that shows strong love and loyalty to a person or cause
In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause
In a way that shows deep love and care
Antonyms
How Devoted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Devotedly comes from devote, which is made of de- meaning 'completely' and the root vot meaning 'vow' or 'promise'. So to act devotedly is to give yourself fully to someone or something, like keeping a strong promise, showing love and loyalty.