adjective

dearest

dearest, most beloved

She is my dearest friend.

She is my dearest friend.

Dearest, I miss you so much.

Dearest, I miss you so much.

dearest ((noun)) most loved She is my dearest friend.

Synonyms: most beloved, most cherished, precious

From Old English 'dēore' (precious, beloved) plus the superlative suffix '-est'.

This is the superlative form of 'dear'. Think of it as 'the most dear' person or thing. It's often used to start a letter.

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