dear
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Noun: term of endearment
Synonyms:
sweetheart Collocations , darling Collocations, sweetie Collocations , sweetie pie , honey Collocations , hon , baby Collocations , my sweet , cherub , sweet thing, beloved Collocations, love Collocations, babe Collocations , angel Collocations, sugar Collocations , lovey , treacle , little lamb
Sense: Adjective: beloved
Synonyms:
loved, precious Collocations, cherished, beloved Collocations, favorite Collocations, favourite , endeared, darling Collocations, sweet Collocations, adored, dearly beloved, treasured
Sense: Adjective: expensive - UK, informal
Synonyms:
costly, expensive Collocations, high-priced, priceless Collocations, pricey , big-ticket , high-end, fancy Collocations, valuable Collocations, prized, premium Collocations, exorbitant, extravagant