HyperDic: dearly

English > 3 senses of the word dearly:
ADVERBalldearly, in a heartfelt wayin a sincere and heartfelt manner
alldearly, dearat a great cost
alldearly, affectionately, dearwith affection
dearly > pronunciation
Soundsdih'rliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > dearly: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a sincere and heartfelt manner.
Example"I would dearly love to know"
Synonymin a heartfelt way
Adjectivesdearearnest
English > dearly: 3 senses > adverb 2
MeaningAt a great cost.
Example"he paid dearly for the food"
Synonymdear
Adjectivesdearhaving a high price
English > dearly: 3 senses > adverb 3
MeaningWith affection.
Example"she loved him dearly"
Synonymsaffectionately, dear
Spanishafectuosamente, cariñosamente
Catalanafectuosament
Adjectivesdeardearly loved

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