Dear (manga)
WordNet
adjective
(1) With or in a close or intimate relationship
"A good friend"
"My sisters and brothers are near and dear"
(2) Dearly loved
(3) Earnest
"One's dearest wish"
"Devout wishes for their success"
"Heartfelt condolences"
adverb
(4) At a great cost
"He paid dearly for the food"
"This cost him dear"
(5) With affection
"She loved him dearly"
"He treats her affectionately"
noun
(6) A beloved person; used as terms of endearment
(7) A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
, from . Cognate with Dutch , German , Norwegian dyr, Swedish .
Adjective
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- The dearer the giver, the dearer the trincket he brings!
- High in price; expensive.
- The dearer the jewel, the greater love expressed?
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
- Dear Sir/ Madam/ Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
- noble
Noun
Etymology 2
, from . Cognate with the above