noun |
adj |
verb |
adv |
with or in a close or intimate relationship
a good friend; my sisters and brothers are near and dear
(adj) high-priced, pricey, pricy, costly
having a high price
costly jewelry; high-priced merchandise; much too dear for my pocketbook; a pricey restaurant
dearly loved
(adj) devout, earnest, heartfelt
earnest
one's dearest wish; devout wishes for their success; heartfelt condolences
(adv) dearly
at a great cost
he paid dearly for the food; this cost him dear
(adv) dearly, affectionately
with affection
she loved him dearly; he treats her affectionately
(noun) love, honey, beloved, dearest
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
(noun) lamb
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)