dear synonyms

dear

modif.

  1. High in one's affections

    loved, precious, endeared, cherished; see beloved.

  2. High in price

    costly, prized, high-priced; see expensive, valuable 1. See syn. study at expensive.

dear

n.

loved one, sweetheart, love; see darling 2, favorite, lover 1.

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