dearly

Definition of dearly in English English dictionary: {a} with great fondness, at a high price; with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"; Exquisitely; emphasis If you would dearly like to do or have something, you would very much like to do it or have it. I would dearly love to marry; If you pay dearly for doing something or if it costs you dearly, you suffer a lot as a result. He drank too much and is paying dearly for it; with love; much, at a high price; In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly; in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know"; In a dear manner; emphasis If you love someone dearly, you love them very much. She loved her father dearly; in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know; at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"; At a high rate or price; grievously; at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know
dearly beloved: honored guests, ladies and gentlemen (used when addressing a group of people)
dearly-won: entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory
dear: An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!.
dear: A very kind, loving person
My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
dear: High in price; expensive
The dearer the jewel, the greater love expressed?.
dear: A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc
Dear Sir/ Madam/ Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:.
dear: A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!.
dear: noble
dear: A beloved person
dear: Severe(ly affected), sore
dear: Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
dear: {n} a word of endearment, a person beloved
dear: {a} beloved, costly, high scarce, fad, grievous
Dear: leve
cost him dearly: was very expensive for him, had significant consequences
dear: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
dear: Of agreeable things and interests
dear: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
dear: Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive
dear: If something that someone does costs them dear, they suffer a lot as a result of it. Such complacency is costing the company dear. Severe; grievous; sore: our dearest need
dear: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
dear: Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention
dear: To endear
dear: feelings You can use dear in expressions such as `oh dear', `dear me', and `dear, dear' when you are sad, disappointed, or surprised about something. `Oh dear, oh dear.' McKinnon sighed. `You, too.'
dear: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
dear: A formal way of addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
dear: Dear is written at the beginning of a letter, followed by the name or title of the person you are writing to. Dear Peter, I have been thinking about you so much during the past few days
dear: loved
dear: Expensive
dear: {ü} exclamation of surprise or distress
dear: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences
dear: Loved; lovable
dear: dearly loved
dear: Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious
dear: Precious to or greatly valued by someone
dear: A formal way of addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter
dear: Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year
dear: feelings You use dear in expressions such as `my dear fellow', `dear girl', or `my dear Richard' when you are addressing someone whom you know and are fond of. You can also use expressions like this in a rude way to indicate that you think you are superior to the person you are addressing. Of course, Toby, my dear fellow, of course
dear: In British English, you begin formal letters with `Dear Sir' or `Dear Madam'. In American English, you begin them with `Sir' or `Madam'. `Dear sir,' she began
dear: A dear one; lover; sweetheart
dear: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
dear: If something is dear to you or dear to your heart, you care deeply about it. This is a subject very dear to the hearts of academics up and down the country
dear: {i} loved one, dear one; term of endearment
dear: {s} favorite, precious, beloved; costly, expensive
dear: at a high price, expensively
dear: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
dear: Expensive; perceived to be overvalued
dear: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences
dear: Of disagreeable things and antipathies
dear: You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine
dear: feelings You can call someone dear as a sign of affection. You're a lot like me, dear
dear: Dearly; at a high price
dear: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"
dear: disapproval If you say that something is dear, you mean that it costs a lot of money, usually more than you can afford or more than you think it should cost. CDs here are much dearer than in the States = expensive cheap
paid dearly: paid a heavy price; was greatly punished; suffered great consequences
sell one's life dearly: require a high price for oneself, value oneself