dear (
http://definr.com/dear)
adj 1: dearly loved [syn:
beloved,
darling]
2: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good
friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" [syn:
good,
near]
3: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their
success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn:
devout,
earnest,
heartfelt]
4: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced
merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey
restaurant" [syn:
costly,
dear(p),
high-priced,
pricey,
pricy]
n 1: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment [syn:
beloved,
dearest,
loved one,
honey,
love]
2: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
[syn:
lamb]
adv 1: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her
affectionately" [syn:
dearly,
affectionately]
2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost
him dear" [syn:
dearly]