dearest

dearest
[[t]dɪ͟ərɪst[/t]]
1) N-VOC You can call someone dearest when you are very fond of them. [OLD-FASHIONED]

What's wrong, my dearest? You look tired.

2) ADJ-SUPERL: ADJ n When you are writing to someone you are very fond of, you can use dearest at the beginning of the letter before the person's name or the word you are using to address them.

Dearest Maria, Aren't I terrible, not coming back like I promised?.

3) ADJ-SUPERL: ADJ n Your dearest wishes or hopes are things that you hope very much will happen. [OLD-FASHIONED]

It is my dearest hope that one day she will find the happiness she truly deserves.

4) nearest and dearestsee near

English dictionary. 2008.

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