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
Vocabulary lists containing deeply
Example Sentences
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Nonprofits are hoping for an influx of cash from the newly wealthy—not only those looking to whittle down tax bills but a new crop of donors with deeply held convictions about charitable giving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
But mixed martial arts have always been deeply misunderstood.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
"While Denisovans vanished from the Earth thousands of years ago, this research proves that our histories remain deeply intertwined," Tucci said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
“I am deeply humbled by the trust that voters have placed in me,” Khan Valbuena said in a statement on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
“I’m actually working on a story that’s, like, deeply inspired by her work.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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