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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"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The dearly departed Sosa was a 6–3 decision that brought together the court’s left and center.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Hitler’s crusade in the East,” as Mr. Hargreaves calls it, cost Germany dearly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
‘Let us hope that he did not pay too dearly for his boldness,’ said Legolas.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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