prayerfully en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English prayerful Middle English -ly English -ly English prayerfully From prayerful + -ly.
Meanings
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In a prayerful manner; with prayer and reverence.
"Hear me, O king, whoever you may be, and save me from the anger of the sea-god Neptune, for I approach you prayerfully. […]
1900, Samuel Butler, transl. The Odyssey, Book V., page 72
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most prayerfully | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more prayerfully | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |