How to pronounce "dear"

• "dear" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "dear"

Noun

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Synonyms:

• beloved
• dear
• dearest
• honey
• love

Noun

a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

Synonyms:

• lamb
• dear

Adjective

dearly loved

Synonyms:

• beloved
• darling
• dear

Adjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

Synonyms:

• dear
• good
• near

Adjective

sincerely earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

Synonyms:

• dear
• devout
• earnest
• heartfelt

Adjective

having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"

Synonyms:

• costly
• dear
• high-priced
• pricey
• pricy

Rule

with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"

Synonyms:

• dearly
• affectionately
• dear

Rule

at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"

Synonyms:

• dearly
• dear