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Dearly   /dˈɪrli/   Listen
Dearly

adverb
1.
In a sincere and heartfelt manner.  Synonym: in a heartfelt way.
2.
At a great cost.  Synonym: dear.  "This cost him dear"
3.
With affection.  Synonyms: affectionately, dear.  "He treats her affectionately"



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"Dearly" Quotes from Famous Books



... disapproval of your book in my presence on several occasions. Only he is a saint, a most worthy, honourable man; and, though he won't defend you, he won't attack you—he will remain neutral out of regard for his niece, whom he loves so dearly, and who protects you. So, when you see him, don't plead your cause; it would be of no avail, and might ...
— The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete - Lourdes, Rome and Paris • Emile Zola

... Mrs. Ard. (who would dearly like to say she does, if she only dared). Well, I can hardly say I exactly know her. I know of her. I've met her about, and so on. (She tells herself this is quite as likely to be ...
— Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 103, September 3, 1892 • Various

... it, no doubt. Yes; it does seem the best course we can pursue—the surest and safest. Surely Lilian has not forgotten me? Surely she will follow the advice of a sister who dearly loves her?" ...
— The Wild Huntress - Love in the Wilderness • Mayne Reid

... 9 For if we had not come up out of the land of Zarahemla, these our dearly beloved brethren, who have so dearly beloved us, would still have been racked with hatred against us, yea, and they would also have been ...
— The Book Of Mormon - An Account Written By The Hand Of Mormon Upon Plates Taken - From The Plates Of Nephi • Anonymous

... sighed, and tried to bring her mind back upon her book. In vain; her thoughts would wander. "There is poor Aunt Faith. I can easily see how anxious she is about me, and how her heart aches over my worldliness. I do love her dearly; all the good in me I owe to her, and if I ever do anything right, it will be the result of her loving guidance. Sometimes I am tempted to tell her all that is in my heart,—all I have been thinking this afternoon, for instance. ...
— The Old Stone House • Anne March


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