deeply

adverb

Definition of deeplynext
as in profoundly

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Recent Examples of deeply Private cultural experiences, exclusive access, seasonal culinary events, and authentic local encounters become easier to arrange, allowing travelers to experience destinations in ways that feel both effortless and deeply personal. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 But that capacity to feel deeply, especially when that feeling is the heart-wrenching universal antic that is love, brings with it some degree of suffering. — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The result is a record as deeply personal as the circumstances that gave rise to it. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 Over the last year, large language models have become deeply embedded across business processes. — Paul Keary, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Several sources who have remained in touch with Yoshida describe him as still deeply affected by his removal and struggling to find work in the years since leaving Cal Poly. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 By the 1960s, both Holman and Clift were too deeply scarred to benefit from the decade’s social revolutions. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 July 2026 Quinn’s deeply moved (everyone watching will be too) and the two kiss in the cabin. — Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2026 Founders need to understand retail deeply enough to solve real problems, not just present attractive technology. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 23 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
  • The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The argument arrives at a moment when the national mood skews profoundly anti-establishment.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of profoundly
Adverb
  • The future of the microcollege movement remains uncertain, but alumni like Coyne believe their own futures have been positively shaped by the experience.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Tillis, who spent much of his time at the hearing complaining about the Biden administration, seemed positively inclined toward Blanche.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • While this option will be wholly voluntary, the testing will be incorporated into routine annual physicals of all active military personnel born as male.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Major Gulf cities, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait City and Jeddah, are almost wholly dependent on desalinated water.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • Cook the potato well—boiling, baking, or frying can help reduce some of the glycoalkaloids, though not entirely.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Also, thoroughly clean all surfaces, dishes, utensils or other equipment that the uncooked food may have touched.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Section 106 emphasizes that federal agencies must thoroughly evaluate the impact that amendments to historical landmarks might have before any changes can be made.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The Saudis can reroute that oil north through the Suez Canal, but the largest, fully laden oil tankers can’t get through that way because of depth constraints, noted Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at JPMorgan.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • The best intentions absolutely go out the window, for almost any writer, when faced with the reality of conceiving an entire world; what to include, what to cut, what is absolutely necessary and what can be left in an older draft.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The humor — especially in terms of the comedic timing — absolutely sparkles in this production helmed by director Charles Pasternak.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • Factors Impacting Gasoline Prices Have Radically Shifted Now, the situation is radically different.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • To draw the conclusion that the studios’ attitude toward festivals has radically changed is wrong, because that’s not necessarily the case.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of radically

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