dear, adj.
freq. cnt. 9
freq. cnt. 9
dearly loved
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 1
beloved darling dear
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with or in a close or intimate relationship
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
dear good near
sample sentences
"a good friend""my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
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having a high price
<adj.all> (p) freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
costly dear high-priced pricey pricy
sample sentences
"costly jewelry""high-priced merchandise"
"much too dear for my pocketbook"
"a pricey restaurant"
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sincerely earnest
<adj.all>
dear devout earnest heartfelt
sample sentences
"one's dearest wish""devout wishes for their success"
"heartfelt condolences"
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