DEEPLY, adv. 1. At or to a great depth; far below the surface; as a passion deeply rooted in our nature; precepts deeply engraven on the heart.2. Profoundly; thoroughly; as deeply skilled in ethics or anatomy.3. To or from the inmost recesses of the heart; eith great sorrow; most feelingly.He sighed deeply in his spirit. Mark viii.He was deeply affected at the sight.4. To a great degree; as, he has deeply offended.They have deeply corrupted themselves. Hos. ix.5. With a dark hye, or strong color; as a deeply red liquor; deeply colored.6. Gravely; as a deeply toned instrument.7. With profound skill; with art or intricacy; as a deeply laid plot or intrigue.This word cannot easily be defined in all its various applications. In general it gives emphasis or intensity to the word which it qualifies.
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