dearly dearly /ˈdɪrli/

adverb

1. () In a sincere and heartfelt manner  ( in a heartfelt way , dearly )
   in a sincere and heartfelt manner
    I would dearly love to know
   I would dearly love to know
   
2. () At a great cost  ( dear , dearly )
   at a great cost
    He paid dearly for the food
   he paid dearly for the food
    This cost him dear
   this cost him dear
   
3. With affection  ( dear , dearly , affectionately )
   with affection
    She loved him dearly
   she loved him dearly
    He treats her affectionately
   he treats her affectionately