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.
| Dictionary: Dear·ly |
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.
| Antonyms: dearly |
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