| adv. | 1. | In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; |
| 2. | At a high rate or price; grievously. | |
| 3. | Exquisitely. |
| Adv. | 1. | dearly - in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" Synonyms: in a heartfelt way |
| 2. | dearly - at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" Synonyms: dear | |
| 3. | dearly - with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" Synonyms: affectionately, dear |