devotedly
/dɪˈvəʊtɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈvəʊtɪdli/ (ame, ipa)
devotedly — adverb
1. with deep affection and steady loyalty toward a person, cause, or thing
with deep affection and steady loyalty toward a person, cause, or thing
Layla listened devotedly as her grandfather retold the story of meeting her grandmother.
listen devotedly during a family memory
Nora cared devotedly for the old dog that had followed her home.
care devotedly for + person or animal
Esteban sat devotedly by his wife's bed through the long night.
Ife watched devotedly from the front row while her daughter played violin.
Christopher visited his grandfather devotedly every Sunday after the stroke.
- lovingly
focuses on visible tenderness more than on loyalty over time
- loyally
stresses standing by someone or something, even without strong affection
- faithfully
often highlights keeping a promise, duty, or routine over a long period
- coldly
without warmth, affection, or emotional involvement
- disloyally
opposite in loyalty; acting against the person or group you should support
文法句型
care devotedly for + person/animal
stay devotedly by + person's side
watch/listen devotedly
用法筆記
Often modifies verbs such as care for, listen, watch, stay beside, and visit when the action shows loving attention over time. It can also be used for loyal service to a person, cause, or institution.