dearly
/ˈdɪrli/
adverb
- Very much; with great love or affection.
- I love my family dearly.
- He paid dearly for his mistake, losing his job.
- She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
- At a high cost or price; with great loss or suffering.
- That antique vase cost me dearly.
- The victory was dearly won, with many soldiers injured.
- They paid dearly for ignoring the warning signs.