Antonyms for dearie


Grammar : Noun
Spell : deer-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪər i


Definition of dearie

Origin :
  • also dearie, diminutive of dear with a notion of "dear one."
  • As in honey : noun lover
  • As in sweetie : noun darling
  • As in darling : noun sweetheart, favorite person
Example sentences :
  • "Well, dearie, you seem to be feeling pretty good," he said.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • It would be better, dearie, to give up your expedition at once.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • "There—there, dearie," Mrs. Morton whispered in a soothing voice.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • "Go with Mrs. Todd, dearie," Martha directed as she had always done.
  • Extract from : « Phyllis » by Dorothy Whitehill
  • She began: "'Ave you got to sit there the 'ole of the afternoon, dearie?"
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 » by Various
  • And when they drop their nasty bombs, what will you do then, dearie?
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 » by Various
  • But, dearie, it wouldn't make her any happier to see you so somber.
  • Extract from : « Glory of Youth » by Temple Bailey
  • If the work is too heavy, dearie, you must choose some one to help you.
  • Extract from : « If You Touch Them They Vanish » by Gouverneur Morris
  • You can fake up something, dearie, if you're afraid to tell the truth.
  • Extract from : « Possessed » by Cleveland Moffett
  • You've always your old father, you know—haven't you, dearie?
  • Extract from : « Mary Gray » by Katharine Tynan

Synonyms for dearie

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