deeply

Definition

To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "I am deeply concerned about this matter."
• "I deeply regret my behaviour."
• "Strange friend, past, present, and to be, / Loved deeplier, darklier understood; / Behold I dream a dream of good / And mingle all the world with thee."