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}]