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dearly Synonyms

Another word for dearly

Choosing another word for dearly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With great affection, tenderness, or deep fondness.

Usage Example

"She loved her grandparents fondly and visited them every weekend."

Strongest
fondly
tenderly
affectionately
lovingly
Strong
deeply
devotedly

• adverb (Context 2)

Very much; to a great degree or intensity (often used with verbs of wishing, hoping, or missing).

Usage Example

"I would greatly love to see the manuscript before it goes to print."

Strongest
greatly
deeply
Strong
sorely
enormously
immensely
profoundly

• adverb (Context 3)

At a high cost, price, or great sacrifice.

Usage Example

"The company paid heavily for ignoring the early warning signs in the market."

Strongest
heavily
Strong
steeply
expensively
severely

Opposites of dearly

The opposite of dearly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheaply
barely
slightly
inexpensively
coldly
indifferently
scarcely
lightly
See all opposites of dearly

• Nearby Words

dear
dearest
dearie
dearly
dearness
dearth
death

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dearly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dearly
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