dearest
adjective
[ ˈdɪərɪst ]
• most loved or cherished.
• "one of my dearest friends"
• most expensive.
• "beer is dearest in Germany"
dearest
noun
• used as an affectionate form of address.
• "you make me so happy, dearest"
dear
adjective
• 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,
Origin:
Old English dēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier ‘beloved’, also to Dutch duur and German teuer ‘expensive’.
