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
- an arm and a leg
- at a premium
- cher
- cherished
- close
- costly
- darling
- doll face
- endeared
- esteemed
- familiar
- fancy
- favorite
- heartthrob
- high
- high-priced
- honey
- intimate
- love
- loved
- loved one
- lover
- out of sight
- overpriced
- pet
- precious
- pretty penny
- pricey
- prized
- respected
- steep
- stiff
- sweetheart
- treasure
- treasured
- valuable
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