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deeply.

To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈdi(ː)pli/

  1. To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.

    I am deeply concerned about this matter.
    I deeply regret my behaviour.

  2. So as to extend far down or far into something.

    The surface of the planet was deeply cratered.

  3. At depth.

    In this part of the river salmon swim deeply.

  4. In a profound, not superficial, manner.

    I thought deeply about the problem.

  5. In large volume.

    breathe deeply, drink deeply

  6. Soundly; so as to be hard to rouse.

  7. Richly.

    usually
Where this word comes from

From Middle English deply, depely, from Old English dēoplīċe (“deeply”, adverb), from dēoplīc (“deep”), equivalent to deep + -ly.

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