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

Her deeply skeptical views of most U.S. foreign policy, including support for Ukraine, sympathy for dictators like Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad in Syria and embrace of various conspiracy theories has earned her many critics who say that she would not pass muster in a Senate confirmation process.

From Salon

Like rumors, sometimes the connection is true, sometimes it’s totally false, and sometimes it’s been deeply complicated by some other factor that didn’t make it into your groupchat.

From Slate

Liberal Democrat MP Lee Dillon said his party was "deeply concerned that people are simply paying more council tax for fewer services".

From BBC

This connection helped Doupe and Petticrew get through some dark days on set and also served the storytelling well: the Price sisters have what can only described as an intense, codependent relationship, which becomes even more deeply intertwined during their imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times

For director Lisa Whittick, whose son is autistic, the show is deeply personal.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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