dearly

Adverb

Meaning

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

At a high rate or price; grievously.

Exquisitely.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dear affectionately darling many often high long much cost galea very extremely greatly heavily really
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Antonyms

critical failing badly firmly delicate brutally
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Phrases with the word

sell one's life dearly love dearly costing dearly pay very dearly dearly loved dearly beloved

Anagrams

Ardley Darley Radley

Examples

she loved him dearly Source: Internet

he treats her affectionately Source: Internet

he paid dearly for the food Source: Internet

this cost him dear Source: Internet

I would dearly love to know Source: Internet

Above all, Dave’s nature will be dearly missed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Dearle dearling Dearlove dearly beloved dearly loved dearly-won