Dear (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The little dear was so excited to receive her birthday gift that she couldn't stop smiling.
- Her dear face lit up with joy as she played with her new puppy.
- The dear child had been looking forward to the school play all week and was now beaming with pride.
- The dear boy's eyes sparkled with wonder as he explored the magic of the children's museum.
- The dear girl's gentle nature made her a favorite among her classmates and teachers alike.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- You're so kind to me, dear.
- The children all gathered around their dear grandmother to listen to her stories.
- He gently took her hand and called her dear.
- To my dear friend, thank you for being there for me.
- My dear wife, you mean the world to me.