deeply
Americanadverb
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at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
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to a thorough extent or profound degree.
deeply pained; deeply committed.
- Synonyms:
- acutely, intensely, thoroughly, greatly
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with depth of color, tone, sound, etc.
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with great cunning, skill, and subtlety.
Etymology
Origin of deeply
First recorded before 900; Middle English deply, Old English dēoplīce, derivative of dēoplīc (adjective), from dēop deep + -līc(e) -ly
Example Sentences
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"The contribution that newly qualified paramedics make to patient care and the wider health system remains hugely important and deeply valued."
From BBC
But the deeper lesson is civic, not economic.
With short films like “Mr. Miracle” and “Neverland” already under his belt, he’s been digging deeper into his director bag as well.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s not a moment in the play that isn’t deeply inhabited by a cast that understands the value of listening.
From Los Angeles Times
And the yelling families will deeply identify with this, and the non-yelling families, it might take a minute to understand.
From Los Angeles Times
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