| Pronunciation: | | deerlee
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- [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"
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DEARLY is a 6 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | affectionately, dear, in a heartfelt way |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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