a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

[ Syn: beloved , dearest , honey , love ]

a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

[ Syn: lamb ]

with affection; she loved him dearly; he treats her affectionately

[ Syn: dearly , dearly , affectionately , affectionately , dearly , dearly , affectionately , affectionately , dearly , dearly , affectionately , affectionately , dearly , dearly , affectionately , affectionately ]

at a great cost; he paid dearly for the food; this cost him dear

[ Syn: dearly , dearly , dearly , dearly , dearly , dearly , dearly , dearly ]

dearly loved

[ Syn: beloved , darling ]

with or in a close or intimate relationship; a good friend; my sisters and brothers are near and dear

[ Syn: good , near ]

earnest; ones dearest wish; devout wishes for their success; heartfelt condolences

[ Syn: devout , earnest , heartfelt ]

having a high price; costly jewelry; high-priced merchandise; much too dear for my pocketbook; a pricey restaurant

[ Syn: costly , high-priced , pricey , pricy ]