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used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling
- She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers.
- I am deeply grateful for your support.
- He felt deeply ashamed of his actions.
- They were deeply disappointed by the outcome.
- We are deeply committed to this cause.
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at or to a physical depth or penetration
- The sword was deeply embedded in the ground.
- Her heels sank deeply into the mud.
- The roots were deeply planted in the soil.
- The wound was deeply cut into the flesh.
- The cave was deeply carved into the cliffside.
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used to refer to intense thought, reflection, or engagement
- She reflected deeply before answering.
- He thinks deeply about moral issues.
- The philosopher writes deeply on the nature of existence.
- They spoke deeply about their fears and hopes.
- I've been deeply pondering that question for days.
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with full force or intensity, especially involving breath or consumption
- She sighed deeply and walked away.
- He inhaled deeply before diving in.
- I breathed deeply to calm my nerves.
- He coughed deeply, struggling to catch his breath.
- After the hike, we all deeply gasped for air.
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(of sleep) in a sound and uninterrupted manner
- The baby slept deeply in her crib.
- He was deeply asleep when the alarm rang.
- She lay deeply sleeping, unaware of the noise.
- After the hike, they all slept deeply and peacefully.
- He had deeply rested and felt refreshed in the morning.
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used to describe intensity in sensory qualities like taste or appearance
- The soup was deeply spiced with cumin and garlic.
- The wine was deeply coloured and aromatic.
- She wore a deeply red velvet dress.
- The chocolate was deeply bitter and rich.
- The room was deeply lit by amber lamps.