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1. dearly, in a heartfelt way(adverb)

   in a sincere and heartfelt manner

   "I would dearly love to know"

2. dearly, dear(adverb)

   at a great cost

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

3. dearly, affectionately, dear(adverb)

   with affection

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. dearly(Adverb)

   In a dear manner.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Dearly(adverb)

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

2. Dearly(adverb)

   at a high rate or price; grievously

3. Dearly(adverb)

   exquisitely

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

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

1. Jerri Jackson:

   They loved each other dearly.

2. Hosea Ballou:

   Real happiness is cheap enough, yet how dearly we pay for its counterfeit.

3. David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars:

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

4. Rocky Johnson:

   Whan I was a boy, they took away my mother, and now it's time for them to pay ... dearly.

5. Pardo Yanez:

   There is nothing that can be done or could be said to me to change the loss of these three so dearly loved ones.

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