dear
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. dearly loved
Similar word(s): loved, beloved, darling
2. with or in a close or intimate relationship
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
Similar word(s): close, good, near
3. sincere emotion
- one's dearest wish
Similar word(s): sincere, devout, earnest, heartfelt
4. having a high price
- much too dear for my pocketbook
Similar word(s): expensive, costly, pricey, pricy
Sentences with dear as an adjective:
- Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
- The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!
- The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
- Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:
- My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!
- My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!
adverb
1. with affection
- she loved him dearly
Similar word(s): affectionately, dearly
2. at a great cost
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear
Similar word(s): dearly
noun
1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Similar word(s): beloved, dearest, honey, love
Definition categories: person, lover
2. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Similar word(s): lamb
Definition categories: person, innocent
Sentences with dear as a noun:
- My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
verb
1. (obsolete) To endear.