Meaning Of Dear

superl.

Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.
superl.

Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.
superl.

Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
superl.

Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
superl.

Of agreeable things and interests.
superl.

Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
n.

A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
adv.

Dearly; at a high price.
v. t.

To endear.