Dearly has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adverb
Adverb
1
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
"I would dearly love to know"
2
at a great cost
"he paid dearly for the food"
"this cost him dear"
3
with affection
"she loved him dearly"
"he treats her affectionately"
4
In a dear or precious manner.
"They sat by her bedside, holding her hand dearly as she took her final breaths."
Example Sentences
"I would dearly love to know"
adverb
"he paid dearly for the food"
adverb
"this cost him dear"
adverb
"she loved him dearly"
adverb
"he treats her affectionately"
adverb