deeply

adverb

DEEP-lee/ˈdi(ː)pli/

7 meanings of deeply

1
adverb
Very much, in a strong and powerful way.
Like turning a feeling all the way up to its strongest level.
She cares deeply about her students.
They were deeply grateful for all the help.
Similarprofoundly, greatly, seriously, strongly, intensely
Oppositeslightly, superficially
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2
adverb
In a serious and thoughtful way, not just on the surface.
She thought deeply about the problem before answering.
They talked deeply about life, loss, and getting older.
Similarprofoundly, seriously, thoroughly, intently
Oppositesuperficially
3
adverb
In a way that goes far down or far inside something.
The roots grow deeply into the soil.
He cut deeply into the wood with the saw.
Similarfar
4
adverb
In a way that makes you sleep hard and not wake up easily.
The baby slept deeply after the long, busy day.
He was sleeping so deeply that the alarm never woke him.
Similarsoundly, heavily
Oppositelightly, fitfully
5
adverb
At a place that is far below the surface.
The treasure was buried deeply under the ground.
Some strange creatures live deeply in the sea.
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6
adverb
In a strong, rich way that makes a color look full.
The sky turned deeply red at sunset.
The walls were painted deeply blue.
Similarrichly, intensely
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7
adverb
Taking in or using a large amount at once.
She breathed deeply before the start of the race.
He drank deeply from the cold mountain stream.
Oppositeshallowly

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Origin

From Old English dēoplīċe, meaning "deeply." It comes from deep plus -ly.