 dearly |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in a sincere and heartfelt manner | |
| Synonyms: | in_a_heartfelt_way | |
| Examples: | "I would dearly love to know" |
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| Related terms: | dear dear | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] at a great cost | |
| Synonyms: | dear | |
| Examples: | "he paid dearly for the food" "this cost him dear" |
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| Related terms: | dear dear | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] with affection | |
| Synonyms: | affectionately dear | |
| Examples: | "she loved him dearly" "he treats her affectionately" |
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| Related terms: | beloved affectionate beloved affectionate | |
| Similar spelling: |
derail |
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