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}]