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dearly  /ˈdɪr li/ ? Meaning of "dearly"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adv) in a sincere and heartfelt manner
  2. (adv) at a great cost
  3. (adv) with affection

Synonym(s)

affectionately, dear, in a heartfelt way

Usage(s):

  1. We love our mothers dearly.
  2. Her views are not necessarily my views, but in her heart, she dearly hopes to be a force for good, a voice for people like her who are vulnerable and perhaps neglected.
  3. Yo Mama! We love our mothers dearly.

Quotes

  1. "We, Heath's family can confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda," Mr Ledger said in Perth. "He was down to earth, generous, kind hearted, life loving unselfish...
    on Jan 23, 2008 By: Heath Ledger Source: ic Wales

  2. "He was a genius and I will miss him dearly," Jack Burns, who was the other half of a comedy duo with Carlin in the early 1960s, told The Associated Press.
    on Jun 23, 2008 By: Jack Burns Source: TIME

  3. "Maybe I can hang in and keep this job for a while," Gruden said, later adding, "I dearly miss coaching."
    on May 18, 2009 By: Jon Gruden Source: ESPN

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