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DEAR Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word dear. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dear. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DEAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dear, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
innocent lover
Phrases (1)
inexperienced person

Alternatives for DARLING

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