dear

Noun

• (n.) beloved, dear, dearest, honey, love (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)
• (n.) lamb, dear (a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child))

Adjective

• (adj.) beloved, darling, dear (dearly loved)
• (adj.) dear, good, near (with or in a close or intimate relationship) "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
• (adj.) dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt (earnest) "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
• (adj.) costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy (having a high price) "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"

Adverb

• (adv.) dearly, affectionately, dear (with affection) "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
• (adv.) dearly, dear (at a great cost) "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"