Synonyms for dearest

Grammar : Adj

Spell : deer

Phonetic Transcription : dɪər

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Définition of dearest

Origin : Old English deore "precious, valuable, costly, loved, beloved," from Proto-Germanic *deurjaz (cf. Old Saxon diuri, Old Norse dyrr, Old Frisian diore, Middle Dutch dure, Dutch duur, Old High German tiuri, German teuer), ultimate origin unknown. Used interjectorily since 1690s. As a polite introductory word to letters, it is attested from mid-15c. As a noun, from late 14c., perhaps short for dear one, etc.

adj beloved, favorite
adj very expensive

Example sentences :

Moreover, I believe, dearest Eudora, that half your wrongs are in your own imagination.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

And still, dearest Philothea, your heart speaks the same language.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Yes, dearest Philothea; but not till she had first told me of her own marriage with Geta.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"Dearest Philothea, I scarcely know his countenance," replied the maiden.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

With the Union my best and dearest earthly hopes are entwined.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Your patience, my dearest Mamma:—you were pleased to say, you would hear me with patience.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

I could hold no longer; but threw myself at her feet: O my dearest Mamma!
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

To give you hope, my dearest, my most indulgent Mamma, is to give you every thing.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Will he deny me the visits of my dearest friend, and forbid me to correspond with her?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

And now he had determined to sacrifice this dearest of pets.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

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