dearly
Variant of dear
dear
Definition
dear (dir)
adjective
- much loved; beloved
- much valued; highly thought of; esteemed: used with a title or name as a polite form of address, as in writing letters Dear Sir
- high-priced; costly
- earnest; fervent our dearest wish
Etymology: ME dere < OE deore, precious, costly, beloved, akin to Du duur, Ger teuer
adverb
- with deep affection
- at a high cost
noun
- a loved person; darling: often a term of affectionate address
- an endearing person; one who arouses gentle affection, tenderness, or gratitude
interjection
used to express distress, surprise, pity, etc., usually in phrases oh, dear!dear me! dear God!
dearly
Synonyms
dearly
modif.
Browse dictionary entries near dearly
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