Dear — synonyms, definition

1. dear (a)

adored attached beloved bosom cherished chummy close confidential costly darling dearest devoted esteemed exorbitant expensive familiar favourite fraternal good high • • •

2. dear (Noun)

baby beloved darling duck favourite friend girl hero honey idol lamb love lover model pet sugar sweet sweetheart

dear (Noun) — Someone who is loved (used as term of endearment).

dear (Noun) — A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child).

inexperienced person innocent lover

3. dear (Adjective)

devout earnest heartfelt high-priced near pricey pricy

dear (Adjective) — Dearly loved.

dear (Adjective) — With or in a close or intimate relationship. ex. "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

dear (Adjective) — Sincerely intended and with strong feeling. ex. "one's dearest wish"

dear (Adjective) — Having a high price. ex. "much too dear for my pocketbook"

dear (Adjective) — A formal way of addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter or email.

4. dear (Adverb)

affectionately dearly

dear (Adverb) — With affection. ex. "she loved him dear"

dear (Adverb) — At a great cost. ex. "this cost him dear"

5. dear (Interjection)

dear (Interjection) — Used to express shock, dismay, disappointment, sympathy, etc.. ex. "Oh dear; I was so miserable !" ex. "Oh, dear me, dear me, what shall I do?"