deeply

adverb

Definition of deeplynext
as in profoundly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeply
  1. wholly
  2. entirely
  3. thoroughly
  4. fully
  5. absolutely
  6. radically
  7. utterly
  8. heavily
Adverb
  • Often lauded as one of the finest filmmakers of his generation, Lynch coined a distinctive and wholly unique style of storytelling, which often involved all-American normality jarring with warped scenes of unexpected violence.
    Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Not the best time for a movie on a wholly different scourge.
    Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • His stake in the property would shrink over the years, and eventually he was squeezed out entirely, but made a deal to keep his name on most of the buildings.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Barron Park Donkey Project, which is supported almost entirely by donations and volunteers, raised money on Perry’s 30th birthday to help cover medical costs of the park’s three donkeys.
    Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Drain the noodles thoroughly and stir into the sauce.
    CAROLE KOTKIN, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Water thoroughly if the soil feels somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Because of this, the Supreme Court prefers to not make decisions about anything until the lower courts and, more importantly, the circuit courts have fully fleshed out the issues and rationales to be examined.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Since electrical transmission lines have been the cause of many of our recent fires, why doesn’t the state of California provide the funds to put the transmission lines underground and then charge the electrical utility companies 10% of their profits until the cost is fully repaid?
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • That was before a back-to-back against the defending Stanley Cup champions — who absolutely dismantled the Hurricanes.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Others pointed out that there was absolutely no need for Musk to pretend to be a skilled gamer—the man has accomplished more in the real world than the digital realm.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • The German luxury automaker is also radically changing the look of its interiors.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of radically
Adverb
  • With a gimlet eye and a surprisingly girlish laugh, Vera is cantankerous, impatient, intensely private, unapologetically disheveled and utterly glorious.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • To the utterly vanquished and frequently mocked 3-14 Cleveland Browns goes the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • The ongoing fire emergency also weighed heavily in the decision.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 in those games as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of heavily
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