deeply

American  

[deep-lee] / ˈdip li /

adverb

1. at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.

2. to a thorough extent or profound degree.

   deeply pained; deeply committed.

   Synonyms:

   acutely, intensely, thoroughly, greatly

3. with depth of color, tone, sound, etc.

4. with great cunning, skill, and subtlety.

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Etymology

Origin of deeply

First recorded before 900; Middle English deply, Old English dēoplīce, derivative of dēoplīc (adjective), from dēop deep + -līc(e) -ly

Example Sentences

However, this study looked deeper at how children think, learn from mistakes, and adjust their strategies over time.

From Science Daily

I feel a growing dissatisfaction, a rift that I deeply regret.

From Barron's

Researchers believe that, under medical supervision, these substances can temporarily shift brain activity in ways that encourage the recall of positive memories and weaken deeply ingrained negative thought patterns.

From Science Daily

Defences set up in a low block will often drop even deeper when faced with a winger or forward trying to run in-behind.

From BBC

For critics, however, the episode underscored deeper tensions between consumer convenience and civil liberties: when smart home tools are designed for safety, they can also create powerful new pathways for surveillance.

From Salon

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