ALL meanings of dearly
dear
D d - adverb dearly If you love someone dearly, you love them very much. 3
- adverb dearly If you would dearly like to do or have something, you would very much like to do it or have it. 3
- adverb dearly very much 3
- adverb dearly affectionately 3
- adverb dearly at a great cost 3
- adjective dearly beloved or loved: a dear friend. 1
- adjective dearly (used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. 1
- adjective dearly precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions. 1
- adjective dearly heartfelt; earnest: one's dearest wish. 1
- adjective dearly high-priced; expensive: The silk dress was too dear. 1
- adjective dearly charging high prices: That shop is too dear for my budget. 1
- adjective dearly excessive; high: a dear price to pay for one's independence. 1
- adjective dearly Obsolete. difficult to get; scarce. 1
- adjective dearly Obsolete. worthy; honorable. 1
- noun dearly a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work. 1
- noun dearly a beloved one. 1
- noun dearly (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.) 1
- adverb dearly dearly; fondly. 1
- adverb dearly at a high price: That painting cost me dear. 1
- adverb dearly sincerely 1
- adverb dearly expensively 1
- noun dearly Very much. 1
- adverb dearly in a dear manner. 0