dearest

Adjective

superlative form of dear: most dear

Noun

(plural dearests)

A beloved person; a term of endearment.

Origin

From dear + -est, superlative-forming suffix.

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All my dreams and longings have come to fruition in a single instant when dearest Joshua held me close and my world was sunshine.
While Dean felt sorry for the distressed woman, he continued to hope his dearest Cynthia would let the matter rest.
I was overjoyed to see my dearest and kindest friend once more.
Ye are the happiest of men through us, and the dearest to us.
Love is so strange, my dearest Joshua.

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