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Dearly

/ˈdɪəli/

In a dear or precious manner.

📖 Definitions of "Dearly"

adverb
  1. 1

    In a dear or precious manner.

    "the funeral of our dearly beloved sister"

  2. 2

    In a dear or expensive manner.

    "a dearly priced item"

  3. 3

    At great expense.

    "He paid dearly for his mistake."

🔄 Synonyms of "Dearly"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
affectionatelyIn an affectionate manner.
in a heartfelt wayin a sincere and heartfelt manner
dearnounLoved; lovable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dearly"

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WordDefinition
affectionatelyIn an affectionate manner.
in a heartfelt wayin a sincere and heartfelt manner
tenderlyIn a tender manner; gently; sweetly.
belovednounSomeone who is loved; something that is loved.
kindlyIn a kind manner, out of kindness.
expensiveHaving a high price or cost.
stronglyVery much.
softlyIn a soft manner; gently.
heavilyTo a considerable degree, to a great extent.
sincerelyIn a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
deeplyTo a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
profoundly(manner) With depth, meaningfully.
deepFar, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.
harshlyIn a harsh manner; severely.
boughtnoun(informal, politics) Compromised by money from special interests; corrupt.
mynounSymbol for megayear(s).
caranounA female given name originating as a coinage.
belovedsnounSomeone who is loved; something that is loved.
lovinglyIn a loving manner, affectionately.
fondlyIn a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.

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