The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.

DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.

1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is!

Jan 2, 2026 · Adjective dear (comparative dearer or more dear, superlative dearest or most dear) (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.

Discover everything about the word "DEAR" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear Mr Smith (postpositive) followed by to: important; close: a wish dear to her heart

Dear definition: Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations.

(used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.). Oh dear, what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?

If someone or something is dear to you, it means you hold them or it very close to your heart, as in "My country is very dear to me" or "She is a dear friend."

DEAR meaning: 1 : loved or valued very much often + to; 2 : used in writing to address someone