[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

dearly \dear"ly\, adv.
   1. in a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as,
      to love one dearly.
      1913 webster

   2. at a high rate or price; grievously.
      1913 webster

            he buys his mistress dearly with his throne.
                                                  --dryden.
      1913 webster

   3. exquisitely. obs. --shak.
      1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

dearly
     adv 1: in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "i would dearly love to
            know" syn: in a heartfelt way
     2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost
        him dear" syn: dear
     3: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her
        affectionately" syn: affectionately, dear
see also:
in a heartfelt way dear affectionately 

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