Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Dearly \Dear"ly\, adv.
   1. In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as,
      to love one dearly.

   2. At a high rate or price; grievously.

            He buys his mistress dearly with his throne.
                                                  --Dryden.

   3. Exquisitely. [Obs.] --Shak.

Source : WordNet®

dearly
     adv 1: in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to
            know" [syn: {in a heartfelt way}]
     2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost
        him dear" [syn: {dear}]
     3: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her
        affectionately" [syn: {affectionately}, {dear}]