The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.

DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.

1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is!

2 days ago · Adjective dear (comparative dearer or more dear, superlative dearest or most dear) (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.

used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear Mr Smith (postpositive) followed by to: important; close: a wish dear to her heart

Dear definition: Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations.

(used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.

An exclamation indicating surprise, pity, or other emotion: used absolutely or in connection with oh or me: as, oh dear ! I am so tired; dear me ! where have you been?

dear definition: used to address someone affectionately. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "oh dear", "Yes, dear", "dear me".

(used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.). Oh dear, what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?