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    Dear·est
    /ˈdirəst/

    adjective

    • 1. most loved or cherished: "one of my dearest friends"
    • 2. most expensive: British "beer is dearest in Germany"

    noun

    • 1. used as an affectionate form of address to a much-loved person: "you make me so happy, dearest"
  2. The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.

  3. noun [ C ] old-fashioned uk / ˈdɪə.rɪst / us / ˈdɪr.ɪst /. used when writing or speaking to someone you love: Come, my dearest, it's getting late. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Written greetings. best. concern. cordially.

  4. 3 days ago · When you are writing to someone you are very fond of, you can use dearest at the beginning of the letter or email before the person's name.

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  6. n. 1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is! adv. 1. With fondness; affectionately. 2. At a high cost: sold their wares dear. interj. Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress: oh dear; dear me. [Middle English dere, from Old English dēore .]

  7. Definitions of dearest. noun. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment. synonyms: beloved, dear, honey, love. see more.

  8. 2 days ago · 1. used as an affectionate way of addressing someone. Dearest Paul. My dearest daughter. Dearest Maria, aren't I terrible, not coming back like I promised? 2. most cherished. It is my dearest hope that one day she will find the happiness she deserves. his dearest wish was to visit Australia.

  9. It was her dearest wish to have a family. Definition of dearest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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