dearly

/ ˈdɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. very much

   I would dearly like you to go

2. affectionately

3. at a great cost

Example Sentences

A family spokesperson announced Sir Andreas's death on 29 November, saying that he was "surrounded by family until the end" and that he would be "dearly missed".

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As hard as it is, especially for me coming to terms with losing a relative who you love dearly and you're very close to, having not fully grieved.

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Penelope waited for some sort of reaction, for the children dearly loved biscuits, but three stoic faces avoided her gaze.

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No doubt he was still thinking about the possibility of a bone, for he dearly loved to gnaw.

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“Never fear, somehow we will figure out who your parents are,” she so dearly wanted to tell them.

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Related Words

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