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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. --Dryden. 3. Exquisitely. [Obs.] --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: dearly adv 1: in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" [syn: {in a heartfelt way}] 2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" [syn: {dear}] 3: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" [syn: {affectionately}, {dear}]
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