'Dearly' definitions:

Definition of 'dearly'

(from WordNet)
adverb
In a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" [syn: dearly, in a heartfelt way]
adverb
At a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" [syn: dearly, dear]
adverb
With affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" [syn: dearly, affectionately, dear]

Definition of 'Dearly'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]