Overview of noun dearest

The noun dearest has 1 sense

• beloved, dear, dearest, honey, love -- (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)

Overview of adj dear

The adj dear has 4 senses

• beloved, darling, dear -- (dearly loved)


• dear, good, near -- (with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear")


• dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt -- (earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")


• costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy -- (having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant")