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. Alexander Luddy:

   Jack was loved by his friends, his family, and his teammates and he will be missed dearly.

2. Friedrich Nietzsche:

   Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.

3. Adam Scott:

   The course was really there to be had and I got off to a nice start through 10 holes and I was feeling really good, but unfortunately it slowed up on the back nine and a couple of random wedge shots cost Adam Scott dearly, I'm within shouting distance, at least. Thirty-six holes, there's a lot of golf to be played, and if I play a good 36 I think I can be in with a chance.

4. Letitia Elizabeth Landon:

   The first love-letter is an epoch in love's happy season — it makes assurance doubly sure — that which has hitherto, perhaps, only found utterance in sweet and hurried words, now seems to take a more tangible existence. A love-letter is a proof of how dearly, even in absence, you are remembered.

5. Sanita Belgrave:

   As an adult, it feels much harder to make friends but the moments spent together are cherished so dearly.

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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