deeply

adverb

Definition of deeplynext
as in profoundly

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Recent Examples of deeply What a conundrum to be the sort of host that loves bringing people together but also cares deeply for their things. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 In this song, Rodrigo explores a realization that a romantic relationship will not solve the internal insecurities that are buried deeply inside of her. — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Ali is deeply committed to advancing the film and television industry as Chair of the Canadian Film Centre (CFC), while also serving on its Programming and Innovation Committee, Fundraising+ Committee, and Diversity and Governance Committee. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Last year, researchers at Harvard University and Baylor University discovered that, on average, young adults aged between 18 to 29 are deeply unhappy. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026 There’s also room to more deeply explore Queen Gertrude (Jodi Gage)’s role in the palace intrigue and her troubled relationship with her son. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The ability of the nation’s citizens to write well and think deeply was under attack. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Then someone appears on screen, moving slowly into a pose that can only be called deeply, theatrically serious. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 There’s also something deeply stimulating about that process. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeply
  1. profoundly
  2. positively
  3. wholly
  4. entirely
  5. thoroughly
  6. fully
  7. absolutely
  8. radically
Adverb
  • Leaving employees to flounder without guidance on how to succeed at the task is profoundly disempowering.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In tests, the approach improved mixing between a dense refractory high-entropy alloy and a lightweight titanium alloy, showing that laser path control can profoundly influence how alloys form during printing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of profoundly
Adverb
  • By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • That power is not wholly spent, nor wholly eclipsed, by anti-democratic forces.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
  • Which brings us to the second – 20th- and 21st-century – level of Wuthering Heights’ wholly justified fame.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of entirely
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  • The advisory added that individuals should make sure all of this gear is cleaned thoroughly before bringing it back inside.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Fresh produce should be thoroughly washed before being eaten.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
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  • Meanwhile, Israeli attacks, though lessened, have not fully abated, with near-daily strikes killing at least 1,072 people since the ceasefire took effect.
    — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Looking ahead, 74 percent of retail executives expect to deploy AI at scale within the next 12 months, which places the sector among the fastest across all industries to fully adopt the technology.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Argentina, Ecuador, the Netherlands and now Colombia have absolutely jam-packed the place.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • That was a mild day for the time, but 250 years later, the city is absolutely roasting.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • Many of Nirosta Steel’s songs come in multiple musical permutations, which feature small tweaks that result in radically different emotional effects.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • China has long been a nation of techno-optimists, and not just because software and engineering — from smartphones to high-speed trains to drone deliveries — have radically improved life across the country in the span of a single generation.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of radically

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