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deeply

adverb

Definition of deeplynext
as in profoundly

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Recent Examples of deeply Lifting a stem of cauliflower to his lips, my brother sighs deeply. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 But the term also alludes to deeply harmful and violent abuses against Black Americans throughout history. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Mobilization speculation Some external observers have said Russian authorities appear to have been preparing the ground for a fresh wave of military mobilization after the State Duma election, a prospect that is deeply unpopular within Russia. — Sam Meredith,anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 As a lifelong sports enthusiast and runner, these values resonate deeply with me. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Courtesy of the artist ©Myriam Boulos Many of the artists in the exhibition draw from experiences that are deeply personal, yet these stories can resonate far beyond the individual. — Photovogue, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 As the duo bond over the absurd logistics of their lethal hobby and evade detection, the series uses its heightened premise to deliver a hilarious, deeply relatable exploration of female friendship and unconditional loyalty. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Based on Rushdie’s deeply intimate memoir Knife, Oscar winner Alex Gibney’s moving portrait takes us inside the author’s tortuous recovery and shows how Rushdie’s wife, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, made all the difference. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 The last Bravo celebrity who came on this show following a deeply personal and heartbreaking scandal did pretty well for herself on and off the dance floor. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 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
  • But introducing even an infinitesimal amount of friction causes a fluid to behave in a profoundly different way.
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary is narrated by actor Gary Sinise, whose own direction in life was profoundly affected by the attacks and ultimately inspired the creation of his foundation to support veterans, first responders, and their families.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of profoundly
Adverb
  • Some sources expand on the account in Genesis, suggesting the Sodomites were not only immoral but positively antimoral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Still, plenty of performances jumped out from Week 1, both positively and negatively.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Collections and designs from the brand are largely inspired by bohemian style and romantic energy, both qualities of which were wholly present in Wood’s dress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • Advanced transmission technologies can reduce those losses and increase existing network capacity without requiring entirely new lines.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Eliminate battery-recharging hassles entirely with the Eufy SoloCam E42 four-camera bundle.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Yes, with fully accessible guest rooms, roll-in showers, and pool lifts (more details on their Accessibility Page).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • One passenger was fully ejected from the bus and another was partially ejected, police said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • The 28-year-old is another one who looks absolutely certain to start, playing 90 minutes in every one of the three league games so far.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Other highlights include Billie’s (Lucy Freyer) fixation with feeling young, Julian Manjerico’s return as the absolutely unhinged Zack-Carlos and a brilliant penultimate episode about casual use of the C-word (hey, the British do it).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • Smithsonian’s dark take on America exposed MAJOR HEADLINES COMMON CENTS — House passes bill that could radically change how millions of Americans deal with cash.
    — , FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Chayka radically remade the organization in the ensuing four months.
    — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of radically

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