dear
adjective
[ dɪə ]
• regarded with deep affection.
• "a dear friend"
Similar:
beloved,
loved,
much loved,
darling,
adored,
cherished,
precious,
esteemed,
respected,
worshipped,
close,
intimate,
confidential,
bosom,
boon,
favourite,
best,
treasured,
valued,
prized,
special,
favoured,
Opposite:
hated,
• expensive.
• "five pounds—that's a bit dear!"
Similar:
expensive,
costly,
high-cost,
high-priced,
highly priced,
big-budget,
overpriced,
exorbitant,
extortionate,
immoderate,
extravagant,
lavish,
valuable,
upmarket,
over the odds,
pricey,
steep,
stiff,
dear
noun
• used as an affectionate or friendly form of address.
• "don't you worry, dear"
Similar:
darling,
dearest,
love,
beloved,
loved one,
sweetheart,
sweet,
precious,
treasure,
querida,
sweetie,
sugar,
honey,
baby,
babe,
bae,
pet,
sunshine,
poppet,
sweeting,
dear
adverb
• at a high cost.
• "they buy property cheaply and sell dear"
Similar:
at a high price,
at an excessive price,
at an exorbitant price,
at high cost,
at great cost,
dear
exclamation
• used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy.
• "oh dear, I've upset you"
Origin:
Old English dēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier ‘beloved’, also to Dutch duur and German teuer ‘expensive’.
