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- Dictionarydearest/ˈdɪərɪst/
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: "you make me so happy, dearest"
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DEAREST definition: 1. used when writing to someone you love: 2. used when writing or speaking to someone you love…. Learn more.
Adjective (1) caviar has always been among the dearest of foods spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog a dear friend that I would do anything for Noun Be a dear and take this for me.
DEAREST meaning: 1. used when writing to someone you love: 2. used when writing or speaking to someone you love…. Learn more.
dearest wish. nearest and dearest. 3 meanings: 1. used as an affectionate way of addressing someone 2. most cherished 3. used as a very affectionate form of.... Click for more definitions.
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dearest. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English dear‧est /ˈdɪərɪst $ ˈdɪr-/ noun spoken used when speaking to someone you love Examples from the Corpus dearest • Sentimental visits home were punctuated by heated and bitter political arguments with my nearest and dearest.
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Definition of dearest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
cherished: our dearest possessions. heartfelt; earnest: one's dearest wish. high-priced; expensive: The silk dress was too dear. charging high prices: That shop is too dear for my budget. excessive; high: a dear price to pay for one's independence. [Obs.] difficult to get; scarce. [Obs.] worthy; honorable. n.
