What is the meaning of dearly?

In a sincere and heartfelt manner.
- usage: "I would dearly love to know"
- synonyms: in a heartfelt way
At a great cost.
- usage: "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
- synonyms: dear
With affection.
- usage: "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
- synonyms: affectionately, dear

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APA	WordNet. (2010). dearly. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/dearly/definitions/1251153
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