Meaning & Definition of Dear in English
English⟶
Dear
/dɪr/
noun
1. A beloved person
- Used as terms of endearment
synonym:
- beloved,
- dear,
- dearest,
- honey,
- love
2. A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
synonym:
- lamb,
- dear
adjective
1. Dearly loved
synonym:
- beloved,
- darling,
- dear
2. With or in a close or intimate relationship
- "A good friend"
- "My sisters and brothers are near and dear"
synonym:
- dear,
- good,
- near
3. Earnest
- "One's dearest wish"
- "Devout wishes for their success"
- "Heartfelt condolences"
synonym:
- dear,
- devout,
- earnest,
- heartfelt
4. Having a high price
- "Costly jewelry"
- "High-priced merchandise"
- "Much too dear for my pocketbook"
- "A pricey restaurant"
synonym:
- costly,
- dear(p),
- high-priced,
- pricey,
- pricy
adverb
1. With affection
- "She loved him dearly"
- "He treats her affectionately"
synonym:
- dearly,
- affectionately,
- dear
2. At a great cost
- "He paid dearly for the food"
- "This cost him dear"
synonym:
- dearly,
- dear
Examples of using
Oh dear, what nonsense I'm talking!
"Why can't I just have a normal boyfriend? Why? Just a regular boyfriend who doesn't go nuts on me!" "Everybody wants that, dear. It doesn't exist."
Whatever you say, dear.