deeply
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEPLY
[more deeply; most deeply]
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in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc.
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in a deep way
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They fell deeply in love.
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The car expenses sent him even more deeply into debt.
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He asked us to think deeply [=to think seriously and for a long time] about the issue, because he felt it was very important.
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I'm deeply [=very, extremely] sorry.
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He came from a deeply religious family.
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They're deeply [=sharply] divided on the issues.
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I thought the movie was deeply moving/disturbing. = I was deeply moved/disturbed by the movie.
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a deeply flawed design
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The senator gave a deeply personal speech last night.
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We are all deeply committed to peace.
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The beliefs are deeply ingrained/embedded/entrenched in American culture.
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deeply held beliefs/values
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deeply felt emotions
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She cares very deeply about/for him.
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These traditions are deeply rooted in the past. = They are rooted deeply in the past.
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far into or below the surface of something
— often used figuratively
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The designs are carved/cut deeply into the wooden chairs.
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deeply buried beneath the snow
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You'll have to dig/delve deeply into the library to find that information.
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◊ If you breathe deeply or sigh deeply, you take a large amount of air into your lungs when you breathe or sigh.
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◊ If you are sleeping deeply, you are thoroughly asleep and it is hard to wake you up.
