deep down

At bottom, basically. For example, Deep down she was a rebel, or Although he would never admit it, deep down he was very fond of her. [c. 1900]

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Examples from the Web for deep down

There was a deep-down vibration in her tone for the first time.
The Arrow of Gold|Joseph Conrad
Tom knew what purity meant, a deep-down purity like the earth itself.
The Hive|Will Levington Comfort
Perhaps the brain had been stunned asleep, but the deep-down soul was awake.
The Lion's Mouse|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
I imagine it was what you call the superficial Maud who thought that; I dont think the deep-down you is happy.
The House of Defence v. 2|E. F. Benson

This last thought had far to travel from some unused, deep-down quagmire of the heart, but it came.
Audrey|Mary Johnston