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(satellite adjective) with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" |
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Synonyms: good, near |
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(satellite adjective) earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" |
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Synonyms: devout, earnest, heartfelt |
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(adverb) at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" |
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Synonyms: dearly |
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(satellite adjective) having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant" |
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Synonyms: costly, high-priced, pricey, pricy |
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(noun) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment |
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Synonyms: beloved, dearest, honey, love, loved one |
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Related Words: lover |
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(noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) |
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Synonyms: lamb |
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Related Words: inexperienced person, innocent |
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(adverb) with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" |
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Synonyms: affectionately, dearly |
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(satellite adjective) dearly loved |
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Synonyms: beloved, darling |
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