holily

9.2

In a religious way that shows deep belief

adverb
/ˈhoʊlɪli/

: sagradamente

These are usually called the 'spiritual' and the 'temporal' jurisdiction (not improper terms) by which is meant that the former sort of government pertains to the life of the soul, while the latter has to do with the concerns of the present life - not only with food and clothing but with laying down laws whereby a man may live his life among other men holily, honorably, and temperately.

Examples

They prayed holily every night, seeking guidance and strength for their journey.
What thou wouldst highly, that wouldst thou holily.

Macbeth (1971)
He chose to live his life holily, guiding others with his unwavering faith.
She approached her charity work holily, dedicating herself to helping the less fortunate.

Synonyms

religiously

vsholily

14 4.7

In a very regular and careful way that shows strong dedication

is about acting from religious devotion rather than mere careful routine

piously

vsholily

3 7.4

In a deeply religious way

is more formal and focuses on sanctity rather than personal feeling

sacredly

vsholily

1 5.6

In a way that shows deep respect for something holy

is about acting from religious devotion and inner belief rather than object respect

liturgically

vsholily

1 7.9

Following the set words and actions of a religious service

is used more generally for devout manner outside ceremonies

devotionally

vsholily

7.4

In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer

is more general and shows reverent manner rather than specific prayer focus

How Devout

devoutly

8 7.0

piously

3 7.4

holily

9.2

reverently

7 5.5

respectfully

101 2.3

Surface Forms

holily positive

Morphology

holily = holy (transparent) = holy + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'holy' (with the regular y→i orthographic change), so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Holily comes from holy meaning 'sacred' and the ending -ly that turns an adjective into 'in a ... way', so it means 'in a sacred or very religious way'. A helpful image is someone praying quietly or helping others from deep belief; they are behaving holily.