Definitions for dearly
dear·ly

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1. dearly, in a heartfelt wayadverb

   in a sincere and heartfelt manner

   "I would dearly love to know"

2. dearly, dearadverb

   at a great cost

   "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"

3. dearly, affectionately, dearadverb

   with affection

   "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"

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1. dearlyadverb

   In a dear manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dearlyadverb

   Etymology: from dear.

   1. With great fondness.

   For the unquestionable virtues of her person and mind, he loved her dearly. Henry Wotton.

   2. At an high price.

   It is rarely bought, and then also bought dearly enough with such a fine. Francis Bacon.

   Turnus shall dearly pay for faith forsworn;
   And corps, and swords, and shields, on Tyber born. Dryd.

   My father dotes, and let him still dote on;
   He buys his mistress dearly with his throne. John Dryden, Aurengz.

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1. Dearly

   Max Dearly (22 November 1874 - 2 June 1943) was a French stage and film actor.Dearly was born Lucien Paul Marie-Joseph Rolland in Paris, and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine 1943.

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1. dearly

   Dearly generally refers to something highly valued, cherished or loved, often expressing a sense of significant emotional affection or high cost. It can pertain to a deep personal attachment or fondness to someone or something, or could also convey a sense of great expense or high price.

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1. Dearlyadverb

   in a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly

2. Dearlyadverb

   at a high rate or price; grievously

3. Dearlyadverb

   exquisitely

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How to pronounce dearly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say dearly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dearly in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dearly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of dearly in a Sentence

1. Chasten Buttigieg:

   For those of you who know me, you know I'm usually not short with words. But tonight I will be. It's an honor to come home and to bring home the person I love so dearly.

2. Bernice King:

   While I love my brothers dearly, this latest decision by them is extremely troubling, our Father MUST be turning in his grave.

3. Alice Walker:

   It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all.

4. Carole Tchatchoua:

   Read MoreWilson was loving, caring, and hardworking, read MoreWilson was somebody that loved Read MoreWilson family dearly and was working hard to provide for them.

5. David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars:

   He loved humankind dearly and with all his heart, but he disliked most human beings.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dearly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dearly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dearly
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dearly
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dearly
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=dearly