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devotionally

7.4

In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer

adverb
/dɪˈvoʊʃənəli/

: devocionalmente

The monk lived devotionally, dedicating his life to spiritual practices.

Examples

Do you read the Bible devotionally, as well as scholarly?

Blog text (10)
She prays devotionally every morning to strengthen her faith.
He approaches charity devotionally, giving his time and resources to help others.

Synonyms

devoutly

vsdevotionally

8 7.0

With deep religious feeling and strong faith

focuses more on religious acts like prayer and spiritual commitment

prayerfully

vsdevotionally

3 5.6

In a quiet, serious, hopeful way that shows respect

is broader, showing sustained religious commitment rather than brief focused moments

piously

vsdevotionally

3 7.4

In a deeply religious way

shows deeper spiritual commitment and long term religious practice

worshipfully

vsdevotionally

1 6.9

In a way that shows deep respect and great admiration for someone or something

carries specific religious commitment and ongoing spiritual dedication

sacredly

vsdevotionally

1 5.6

In a way that shows deep respect for something holy

emphasizes private religious commitment and regular prayer rather than object reverence

holily

vsdevotionally

9.2

In a religious way that shows deep belief

emphasizes lasting spiritual commitment and active religious practice

Antonyms

dispassionately

Formal

5 6.7

In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias

indifferently

4 4.0

Showing no interest or care

How Devout

piously

3 7.4

devotionally

7.4

religiously

15 3.9

indifferently

4 4.0

Surface Forms

devotionally positive

Morphology

devotionally = devotional (transparent) = devotion + al + ly

Adding '-ly' to 'devotional' forms a straightforward adverb meaning 'in a devotional manner'; the step is regular and predictable.

Etymology

Devotionally comes from the words devotion and devote, which mean 'to give' or 'to dedicate' yourself, often in a religious way. So to do something devotionally is to do it with quiet prayer, focus, or spiritual commitment.