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hurt deeply
/hɜːrt ˈdiːpli/
cause intense emotional pain
Her words hurt me deeply.
Her words caused me intense emotional pain.
informal
to cause someone intense emotional pain or distress
The news of his death hurt deeply.
The news of his death caused intense emotional pain.
She hurt deeply when he left without explanation.
She experienced intense emotional pain when he left without explanation.
This phrase emphasizes the severity of emotional pain, often due to betrayal, loss, or harsh words.
Collocations
hurt deeply byto be emotionally wounded by something or someonehurt deeply overto feel intense emotional pain about something
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasize the intensity
Use 'hurt deeply' when you want to convey that the emotional pain is significant and not superficial.
Gold Rule
Context matters
This phrase is best used in personal or emotional contexts, not for physical pain.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'hurt' (to cause pain) with the adverb 'deeply' (to a great extent), emphasizing the intensity of emotional suffering.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe emotional pain that is profound and long-lasting. It is often used when discussing personal relationships, betrayal, or significant losses.
Word Breakdown
hurt
to cause physical or emotional pain
rootdeeply
to a great extent or degree
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