deeply
Americanadverb
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at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
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to a thorough extent or profound degree.
deeply pained; deeply committed.
- Synonyms:
- acutely, intensely, thoroughly, greatly
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with depth of color, tone, sound, etc.
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with great cunning, skill, and subtlety.
Etymology
Origin of deeply
First recorded before 900; Middle English deply, Old English dēoplīce, derivative of dēoplīc (adjective), from dēop deep + -līc(e) -ly
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Example Sentences
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For answers, we turned to 16 economists—including an economics Nobel winner, academics deeply engaged on questions about AI and former top government advisers—about what they think AI will mean for the economy, workers and workplaces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“It’s so deeply strange — dark and funny, hopeful and menacing all at once,” Philbin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But the result shows the Andean nation remains deeply divided between the populous coast and the more rural, Indigenous south.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
As Maine voters of both parties select their nominees this week, candidates across the political spectrum are demonstrating just how deeply ranked choice voting has become woven into the state’s politics.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The old woman has deeply lined, sunburned skin and wears a stained apron over her dress.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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