dearly

British  

/ ˈdɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. very much

   I would dearly like you to go

2. affectionately

3. at a great cost

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Example Sentences

A recent Tax Court case highlights the pitfalls that can cost sellers dearly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Salah is indeed a victim of his own standards and as such, his drop-off has been felt dearly.

From BBC

"Costa Rica has taught me a lot. It's a country that I not only love dearly, but I admire," she said.

From Barron's

That was the quickest way to the kitchen and I dearly loved that part of the house.

From Literature

CoStar Group pushed into the data business, creating dominance over information on building size, age, tenants and sale prices—data that the established firms once controlled and now pay CoStar dearly to access.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• greatly
• very much