dearly

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English

Etymology

From Middle English derely, deorliche, from Old English dēorlīċe (“worthily, richly”), equivalent to dear +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 333: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈdɪɹli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 333: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈdɪəli/
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Adverb

dearly (comparative more dearly, superlative most dearly)

  1. In a dear or precious manner.
    the funeral of our dearly beloved sister
  2. In a dear or expensive manner.
    a dearly priced item
  3. At great expense.
    He paid dearly for his mistake.

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