noun, adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She called her grandmother her dearest friend.

Definition:A close companion or family member.

From dear friend

Example:He dearly loved his cat.

Definition:With deep affection, love, or pain.

From dearly

Example:The lessons of her dearly-bought experience were invaluable.

Definition:Acquired at significant cost or through much effort.

From dearly-bought