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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