deeply

adverb

Definition of deeplynext
as in profoundly

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Recent Examples of deeply Sanon’s lawyers argue instead that their client, whom prosecutors portray as a deeply indebted man hoping to replace Moïse through a violent overthrow of his government, had nothing to do with the assassination. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The fact that there’s anything Showtime-branded at all remains deeply weird given Paramount’s lack of investment. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 And once established, it’s known to be deeply drought-tolerant. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Be human and honest, but process deeply personal matters with the right people, not your employees. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Multifaceted and deeply mindful, the Healing Village Spa at this classic beachfront resort's treatments are wholly original and sublimely rejuvenating. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 For all the Democrats' confidence, the party's brand remains deeply unpopular and fundraising is lagging. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 John Rogers Former Federal Reserve official Rogers later acknowledged to investigators that he was deeply indebted to Lee. — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Scott portrayed his connection to the movie business as deeply personal. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeply
  1. profoundly
  2. positively
  3. wholly
  4. entirely
  5. thoroughly
  6. fully
  7. absolutely
  8. radically
Adverb
  • And how could a young man so passionate about helping others, who loved his family so deeply, do something that would hurt so profoundly and permanently?
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His words are at once part of the rhythm section and profoundly personal poetry.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of profoundly
Adverb
  • Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Guerra also said that his recent fundraising had been going positively.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Multifaceted and deeply mindful, the Healing Village Spa at this classic beachfront resort's treatments are wholly original and sublimely rejuvenating.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Crafted with shimmering elements throughout the sheer design, the dress was wholly ornate.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • Formal rites for the dying, already limited, were further truncated or skipped entirely.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered that passing waves through a special class of synthetic media forces them to abandon chaotic scattering entirely.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Potential homes are thoroughly vetted and inspected prior to adoption.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • To mulch effectively, use plain brown paper bags, overlap them, water thoroughly, and avoid glossy or treated bags.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said during the Oval Office event that building the pipeline will take three years and that exports of liquified natural gas would begin two years after that -- but that was dependent on financing coming through fully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • This month absolutely flew by and October should be more of the same.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cornstarch and pigskin have absolutely nothing in common, at least on the surface.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • The step is expected to radically increase production of the rare isotopes that will enable the next century of innovation in medicine and energy.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The dining room has been radically reinvented by San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of radically

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“Deeply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeply. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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