adverb
- with deep affection or love
- at a high cost or price
- very much; greatly
Examples
- She loved her grandmother dearly.
- The mistake cost him dearly in the championship game.
- I would dearly love to visit Paris someday.
- He paid dearly for his reckless behavior.
- The old photographs were dearly treasured by the family.
- Success came dearly after years of hard work.
- She dearly hoped her son would call soon.