dear
/dˈɪɹ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
adjective
- dearly loved
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
“a good friend” - sincerely earnest
“one's dearest wish” - having a high price
“costly jewelry”
noun
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
adverb
- with affection
“she loved him dearly” - at a great cost
“he paid dearly for the food”
Synonyms for dear
Words that rhyme with dear
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