dearly

dear-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Very much; with great affection.

  2. 2.

    At great cost; very expensively.

Related words

See also: dear, dearest, greatly
Synonyms: greatly, profoundly, very much

Etymology

From Old English deorlice meaning "preciously, at great price," from deore "dear" + -lice (adverbial suffix).