About The Word Dearly
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Dearly
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What's The Definition Of Dearly?
[adv] at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
[adv] with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" [adv] in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" Synonyms | Synonyms for Dearly: affectionately | dear | in a heartfelt way Related Terms | Find terms related to Dearly: See Also | Dearly In Webster's Dictionary \Dear"ly\, adv.
1. In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as,
to love one dearly.
2. At a high rate or price; grievously.
He buys his mistress dearly with his throne.
--Dryden.
3. Exquisitely. [Obs.] --Shak.
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