dear
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adjective
adjective: dear; comparative adjective: dearer; superlative adjective:
dearest
1.
regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone.
"a dear friend"
synonyms: beloved, loved, adored, cherished, precious; More
esteemed, respected, worshiped;
close, intimate, bosom, best
"a dear friend"
precious, treasured, valued, prized, cherished, special
"her pictures were too dear to part with"
antonyms: hated
used in speech as a way of addressing a person in a polite way.
"Martin, my dear fellow"
used as part of the polite introduction to a letter, especially in a
formula denoting the degree of formality involved.
"Dear Sir or Madam"
endearing; sweet.
"a dear little puppy"
synonyms: endearing, adorable, lovable, appealing, engaging,
charming, captivating, winsome, lovely, nice, pleasant, delightful, sweet,
darling
"such a dear man"
antonyms: disagreeable
2.
expensive.
synonyms: expensive, costly, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant,
extortionate; More