1. (

• beloved ,
• dear ,
• dearest ,
• honey ,
• love

) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment ;

1. (

• dearly ,
• affectionately ,
• dear ,

) with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" ;

2. (

• dearly ,
• dear

) at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" ;