De·vout'ly adverb 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.» Sha... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/54