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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He said his parents were deeply religious and so strict that even simple pleasures such as singing were forbidden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
A spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr Terry's death. She was a wonderful GP who was dedicated to providing excellent care for her patients."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply concerned by the sharp escalation in fighting".
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Taymor says they all worked together “to create something visceral and deeply felt that would not sensationalize violence but show its cost.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
She glared at him for a second, then sighed deeply, the anger draining from her face.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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