deeply

[ deep-lee ]

adverb

1. at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
2. to a thorough extent or profound degree:

   deeply pained; deeply committed.

   Synonyms: acutely, intensely, thoroughly, greatly

3. with depth of color, tone, sound, etc.
4. with great cunning, skill, and subtlety.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deeply¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English deply, Old English dēoplīce, derivative of dēoplīc (adjective), from dēop deep + -līc(e) -ly

Example Sentences

“The lies that have been spewed about the Haitian community — about my community — have been disgusting, deeply hurtful and dangerous.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The people deeply respect the office of the president, are mindful of the demands and obligations of the presidency, and acknowledge that defendant’s inauguration will raise unprecedented legal questions,” Bragg wrote.

From Salon

The new method takes a deeper look at the proteins in plasma and reveals biomarkers that enable researchers -- and ultimately physicians -- to detect diseases sooner.

From Science Daily

The more you listen, the deeper the sound gets inside you.

From Los Angeles Times

Occasionally he showed fizz on his famous forehand, but it was not enough to push his opponent deeper in the court.

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely
• genuinely
• intensely
• passionately
• profoundly
• sadly
• seriously
• severely
• surely
• thoroughly