dearly

dearly

8 senses · Free VividLex dictionary · Thesaurus

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

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