Synonyms for Dearly & Similar Words
Definition of dearly
- adverb
- in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know"
- at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
- with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dearly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like affectionately, dear can replace "dearly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Dearly" in song lyrics
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"Emotively emancipated, lay it out for you dearly"
Alexipharmic — Astigmatism -
"I hate em' dearly"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Soul of a Coke Dealer -
"And not neglect, the one who loves them dearly"
Capital Tax — I Can't Believe It
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- What are synonyms for dearly?
- Synonyms for dearly include: affectionately, dear.
- How many synonyms does dearly have?
- Dearly has 2 synonyms.