Deeply

/ˈdi(ː)pli/ · adverb

Meaning

To a deep extent or degree; very greatly..

Definitions by Sense

1. To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
2. So as to extend far down or far into something.
3. At depth.
4. In a profound, not superficial, manner.
5. In large volume.
6. (in relation to sleep) Soundly; so as to be hard to rouse.
7. (of flavour, colour, etc.) Richly.

Example Sentences

I am deeply concerned about this matter.

I deeply regret my behaviour.

Strange friend, past, present, and to be, / Loved deeplier, darklier understood; / Behold I dream a dream of good / And mingle all the world with thee.

The question, which visibly moved Clinton, delves into an area of the candidate’s life that is deeply personal but rarely discussed. Clinton’s friends and confidants describe the former first lady as a devout Methodist whose faith guides much of what she does.

The surface of the planet was deeply cratered.

In this part of the river salmon swim deeply.

I thought deeply about the problem.

breathe deeply, drink deeply

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Word Forms

• more deeply
• deeplier
• most deeply
• deepliest

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