Dictionary
deep•ly
Pronunciation: (dēp'lē), [key]—
adv.
1. at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
2. to a thorough extent or profound degree:
deeply pained; deeply committed.
3. with depth of color, tone, sound, etc.
4. with great cunning, skill, and subtlety.
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