Dearly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪɹli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Dearly is an adverb meaning In a dear or precious manner.
Meaning
In a dear or precious manner.
More Meanings
- In a dear or expensive manner.
- At great expense; dear.
Example Sentences
a dearly priced item
He paid dearly for his mistake.
the funeral of our dearly beloved sister
But I take solace in the fact that the public has seen the enormous mountain of evidence proving what Fox did, and Fox paid dearly for it.
Word Forms
- dearlier
- dearliest
Synonyms for dearly
Depending on context, synonyms include affectionately, dear.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affectionately, tenderly, beloved, kindly, expensive, strongly.
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