Antonyms for dear


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : deer
Phonetic Transcription : dɪər


Definition of dear

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
  • noun beloved person

Synonyms for dear

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