holily

American  

[hoh-luh-lee] / ˈhoʊ lə li /

adverb

1. in a pious, devout, or sacred manner.

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holily British  

/ ˈhəʊlɪlɪ /

adverb

1. in a holy, devout, or sacred manner

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Etymology

Origin of holily

First recorded in 1150–1200, holily is from the Middle English; word haliliy. See holy, -ly

Example Sentences

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holily

It is, of course, "an edict holily conceived and promulgated," in the estimation of Florimond de Ræmond, v.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Henry Martyn Baird

He who aims for perfectness in a trifle is trying to do that trifle holily.

From Vocal Expression A Class-book of Voice Training and Interpretation by Katherine Jewell Everts

And with this embracing at a father's grave, let this day of joy be holily concluded.--

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul

I meant to watch over you as tenderly as the mother over her new-born infant,—as holily as the devotee over the shrine of the saint he adores.

From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Caroline Lee Hentz

While there, he superintended our Latin studies for the next two years, but afterwards going to Belgium, he lived and died there most holily.

From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by John Gerard