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deeply

1 of 1adverb
/ˈdiːpli/
1

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

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  • She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers.
  • I am deeply grateful for your support.
  • He felt deeply ashamed of his actions.
  • They were deeply disappointed by the outcome.
  • We are deeply committed to this cause.
2

at or to a physical depth or penetration

  • The sword was deeply embedded in the ground.
  • Her heels sank deeply into the mud.
  • The roots were deeply planted in the soil.
  • The wound was deeply cut into the flesh.
  • The cave was deeply carved into the cliffside.
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used to refer to intense thought, reflection, or engagement

  • She reflected deeply before answering.
  • He thinks deeply about moral issues.
  • The philosopher writes deeply on the nature of existence.
  • They spoke deeply about their fears and hopes.
  • I've been deeply pondering that question for days.
4

with full force or intensity, especially involving breath or consumption

  • She sighed deeply and walked away.
  • He inhaled deeply before diving in.
  • I breathed deeply to calm my nerves.
  • He coughed deeply, struggling to catch his breath.
  • After the hike, we all deeply gasped for air.
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(of sleep) in a sound and uninterrupted manner

  • The baby slept deeply in her crib.
  • He was deeply asleep when the alarm rang.
  • She lay deeply sleeping, unaware of the noise.
  • After the hike, they all slept deeply and peacefully.
  • He had deeply rested and felt refreshed in the morning.
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used to describe intensity in sensory qualities like taste or appearance

  • The soup was deeply spiced with cumin and garlic.
  • The wine was deeply coloured and aromatic.
  • She wore a deeply red velvet dress.
  • The chocolate was deeply bitter and rich.
  • The room was deeply lit by amber lamps.