dearly
Britishadverb
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very much
I would dearly like you to go
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affectionately
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at a great cost
Example Sentences
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Seeing who could get the most olives to her became a sort of competition for our competitive family, but there were no stakes in this game except feeding someone we loved so dearly.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Addressing the MP directly on the same programme, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "I love you dearly Catherine, but we just disagree on this one".
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Gerry was a wonderful collaborator and friend to so many and will be dearly missed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
"I believe that's going to cost them dearly."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The true tension at court— which was apparent to everybody except Lancelot, who was too innocent to be conscious of such things—began to show itself dearly at the Westminster jousts.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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