used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy:oh dear, I’ve upset you
1regarded with deep affection:a dear friend he is very dear to me used in speech as a polite or affectionate form of address:Martin, my dear fellow used in the polite form of address at the start of a letter. endearing; sweet:a dear little puppy
2chiefly
British expensive:five pounds—that’s a bit dear!
at a high cost:they buy property cheaply and sell dear
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Universal
used as an affectionate or friendly form of address:don’t you worry, dear a sweet or endearing person:Harry’s a dear