- dear
- adj1. loved, beloved, darling, precious, treasured, cherished, valued, prized; favorite, favored, pet; respected, admired, highly esteemed, honored, venerated.2. expensive, high-priced, costly, valuable; rich, sumptuous; excessive, overmuch, high, Inf. steep.n3. beloved, love, truelove, ladylove, darling; sweetheart, sweet, honey, precious, jewel; pet, apple of one's eye, favorite.
A Note on the Style of the synonym finder. 2014.