deeply
adv. degreeadv. to a great extent or in a very serious way. You use this to show that a feeling or action is very strong and goes far below the surface.
adv. to a profound degree or intense extent; far below the surface. Often used figuratively to modify verbs of feeling, thinking, or breathing.
She is deeply in love with her partner.
The scientist was deeply concerned about the impact of the new policy on local wildlife habitats.
The novel explores how historical events can deeply affect the collective memory of a nation, shaping its identity for generations to come.
From Middle English depely, deplike, deopliche, from Old English dēoplīċe (“deeply”, adverb), from dēoplīc (“deep”), equivalent to deep + -ly.
Typically placed before the adjective or past participle it modifies, or after the verb in the case of physical depth.
He was deep moved by the musicHe was deeply moved by the musicWhen modifying an adjective or a past participle to show emotion or intensity, the adverbial form 'deeply' is required instead of the adjective 'deep'.