n. 25B6; adjective
a dear friend : BELOVED, loved, adored, cherished, precious; esteemed, respected, worshipped; close, intimate, bosom, boon, best.
her pictures were too dear to part with : PRECIOUS, treasured, valued, prized, cherished, special.
such a dear man : ENDEARING, adorable, lovable, appealing, engaging, charming, captivating, winsome, lovely, nice, pleasant, delightful, sweet, darling.
rather dear meals : EXPENSIVE, costly, high-priced, overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate; Brit. over the odds; informal pricey, steep, stiff.
hated, disagreeable, cheap.
25B6; noun
don't worry, my dear : DARLING, dearest, love, beloved, sweetheart, sweet, precious, treasure; informal sweetie, sugar, honey, baby, pet, sunshine, poppet.
he's such a dear : LOVABLE PERSON; darling, sweetheart, pet, angel, gem, treasure; informal star.
25B6; adverb they buy cheaply and sell dear : AT A HIGH PRICE, at an exorbitant price, at high cost.