dear
     adj 1: dearly loved [syn: {beloved}, {darling}]
     2: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good
        friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" [syn:
         {good}, {near}]
     3: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their
        success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: {devout}, {earnest},
         {heartfelt}]
     4: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced
        merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey
        restaurant" [syn: {costly}, {dear(p)}, {high-priced}, {pricey},
         {pricy}]
     n 1: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment [syn: {beloved},
           {dearest}, {loved one}, {honey}, {love}]
     2: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
        [syn: {lamb}]
     adv 1: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her
            affectionately" [syn: {dearly}, {affectionately}]
     2: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost
        him dear" [syn: {dearly}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0