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

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  1. adv. In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.
  2. adv. At a high rate or price; grievously.
  3. adv. Exquisitely.
  4. adv. in a sincere and heartfelt manner
  5. adv. at a great cost
  6. adv. with affection
  7. 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.
  8. r:100 r. in a sincere and heartfelt manner r. at a great cost r. with affection