Dearly

[Dear·ly]

In a sincere and heartfelt manner

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In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.

Adverb
at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"

Adverb
with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"

Adverb
in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know"


adv.
In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.

adv.
At a high rate or price; grievously.

adv.
Exquisitely.


Dearly

Dear"ly, adv. 1. In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly. 2. At a high rate or price; grievously.
He buys his mistress dearly with his throne.
3. Exquisitely. [Obs.] Shak.

In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.

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Usage Examples

We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.

Our failure to properly deal with Germany and Japan early cost the world dearly later on. We dare not make the same mistake with China.

Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Real happiness is cheap enough, yet how dearly we pay for its counterfeit.

They're not willing to admit that I've also shed blood and tears and often paid dearly for my success. This makes me feel extremely sad.

Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid.

There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.

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