DEAR Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dear. (close relations)
dearly
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| darling | nounn | |||||
noun • an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River • a special loved one • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment adjective satellite • dearly loved | ||||||
| beloved | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment adjective satellite • dearly loved | ||||||
| adored | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) | ||||||
| cherished | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | ||||||
| loved | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • held dear | ||||||
| precious | adjectiveadj | |||||
adverb • very adjective satellite • characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for • of high worth or cost • held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature • obviously contrived to charm | ||||||
| special | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant • a television production that features a particular person or work or topic adjective satellite • unique or specific to a person or thing or category • for a special service or occasion • surpassing what is common or usual or expected • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose • having a specific function or scope • first and most important • added to a regular schedule | ||||||
| treasured | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | ||||||
| valued | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind • held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature | ||||||
| dearly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • in a sincere and heartfelt manner • at a great cost • with affection | ||||||
| affectionately | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • with affection | ||||||
| baby | nounn | |||||
noun • a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk • the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young) • an immature childish person • an unborn child; a human fetus • a very young mammal • a project of personal concern to someone • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment verb • treat with excessive indulgence | ||||||
| costly | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • entailing great loss or sacrifice • having a high price | ||||||
| dearest | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | ||||||
| dearie | nounn | |||||
noun • a special loved one • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | ||||||
| deary | nounn | |||||
noun • a special loved one • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | ||||||
| devout | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • deeply religious • sincerely earnest | ||||||
| earnest | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions • sincerely earnest • not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | ||||||
| good | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified • morally admirable noun • benefit • moral excellence or admirableness • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') adjective satellite • having the normally expected amount • deserving of esteem and respect • promoting or enhancing well-being • agreeable or pleasing • of moral excellence • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • thorough • with or in a close or intimate relationship • financially safe • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • resulting favorably • exerting force or influence • capable of pleasing • appealing to the mind • in excellent physical condition • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health • not forged • not left to spoil • generally admired | ||||||
| heartfelt | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • sincerely earnest | ||||||
