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 dear dear /ˈdɪr/

adjective

  1. () 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.
  2. () 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. With affection  ( dear , dearly , affectionately )
    with affection
     She loved him dearly
    she loved him dearly
     He treats her affectionately
    he treats her affectionately

interjection

  1. () 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

  1. () 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."
  2. A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)  ( dear , lamb )
    a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)