Definition of "dear"
- adjective
Loved; lovable.
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt.
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
High in price; expensive.
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
Noble.
Severe(ly affected), sore.
- noun
A very kind, loving person.
A beloved person.
- verb
To endear.
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