Meaning & use

Prayerfully

adverb·Everyday

Last updated

In a manner marked by prayer, reverence, or hopeful devotion.

See it in a sentence

The congregation prayerfully awaited news from the hospital.

She prayerfully considered whether to accept the new role.

A note on using this word

Often used loosely beyond literal prayer, to describe any hopeful, careful consideration of a decision.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Prayerfully”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.