dearly   (TTS Sound)

The adv dearly has 3 senses

• dearly, in a heartfelt way -- (in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know")


• dearly, dear -- (at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear")


• dearly, affectionately, dear -- (with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately")