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Meaning of DEARLY

Pronunciation:  deerlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
  2. [adv]  with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
  3. [adv]  in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know"
 
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 Synonyms: affectionately, dear, in a heartfelt way
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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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