Dear
[n] a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
[n] a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
[adv] at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
[adv] with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
[adj] with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
[adj] dearly loved
[adj] earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
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Synonyms
affectionately, beloved, beloved, close, darling, dearest, dearly, devout, earnest, good, heartfelt, honey, lamb, love, loved, loved one, near, sincere
Related Terms
admired, adored, affectionate, angel, at a premium, at great cost, at great expense, at heavy cost, babe, baby, baby-doll, beloved, beloved object, beyond price, buttercup, cherished, cherub, chick, chickabiddy, costly, crush, darling, dear one, dear-boug