dear
dear /ˈdɪr/
adjective
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(
)
Dearly loved
(
darling
, beloved
, dear
)
dearly loved
The beloved pet brought joy to the entire family.
The beloved pet brought joy to the entire family.
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()
With or in a close or intimate relationship
(
near
, dear
, good
)
with or in a close or intimate relationship
A good friend
a good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
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Having a high price
(
dear
, pricey
, pricy
, costly
, high-priced
, spendy
[Informal, N. American] )
having a high price
Costly jewelry
costly jewelry
High-priced merchandise
high-priced merchandise
Much too dear for my pocketbook
much too dear for my pocketbook
A pricey restaurant
a pricey restaurant
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Sincerely earnest
(
dear
, devout
, earnest
, heartfelt
)
sincerely earnest
One's dearest wish
one's dearest wish
Devout wishes for their success
devout wishes for their success
Heartfelt condolences
heartfelt condolences
adverb
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At a great cost
(
dear
, dearly
)
at a great cost
He paid dearly for the food
he paid dearly for the food
This cost him dear
this cost him dear
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With affection
(
dear
, dearly
, affectionately
)
with affection
She loved him dearly
she loved him dearly
He treats her affectionately
he treats her affectionately
interjection
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()
Expressions indicating concern, sympathy, or mild shock.
(
dear
, dearie me
[Informal] , dear me
, good grief
[Informal] , Lordy
[Informal] , oh dear
)
Expressions indicating concern, sympathy, or mild shock.
noun
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()
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment
(
beloved
, dearest
, love
, dear
, honey
)
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
The elderly couple exchanged heartfelt letters addressed to "My Dear."
The elderly couple exchanged heartfelt letters addressed to "My Dear."
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A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
(
dear
, lamb
)
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
