Middle English edit

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Etymology edit

From Old English dēoplīċe; equivalent to depe +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdeːpliː/, /ˈdeːpliːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈdeːpliːk(ə)/

Adverb edit

depely

  1. Deeply, insightfully, thoroughly, completely.
  2. Passionately, strongly, heartfeltly.
  3. Gravely; with sincere and reasoned thought and opinion.
  4. (rare) At depth; in a deep location.

Descendants edit

  • English: deeply
  • Scots: deeply

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