Dear

adjective 1: dearly loved [syn: beloved, darling]

2: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" [syn: good, near]

3: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: devout, earnest, heartfelt]

4: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant" [syn: costly, dear(p), high-priced, pricey, pricy]

noun 1: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment [syn: beloved, dearest, loved one, honey, love]

2: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) [syn: lamb]

adverb 1: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" [syn: dearly, affectionately]

2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" [syn: dearly]

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