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
Vocabulary lists containing deeply
Example Sentences
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Deeply negative equity–yield correlations typically occur during periods of elevated inflation, he says, and historically also signaled higher bond volatility relative to equity volatility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Deeply saddened by his passing, as many millennials were, I walked to the bathroom for a quickie corporate cry.
From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026
Deeply discount the moaning of Hollywood reactionaries and certain podcasters trying to edge themselves into the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
"She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful," she said.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024
Deeply surprised, she told herself to walk straight and stop feeling giddy.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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