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(dear-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adverb. 1 in a sincere and heartfelt manner; 2 at a great cost

Example Sentence

The mother loved her child dearly.

Synonyms

in a heartfelt way; lovingly; affectionately

Antonyms

hatefully

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

dearly
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • bierley
  • bierly
  • clearly
  • dearly
  • merely
  • myrlie
  • nearly
  • yearly

  • austerely
  • severely
  • sincerely

  • cavalierly
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