Definitions for dears

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dears dear

Spelling: [deer]

IPA: /dɪər/

Dears is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in dears (aders).

Definitions for dears

noun

1. a person who is good, kind, or generous:
2. a beloved one.
3. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)

adverb

1. dearly; fondly.
2. at a high price:

adjective

1. beloved or loved:
2. (used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting):
3. precious in one's regard; cherished:
4. heartfelt; earnest:
5. high-priced; expensive:
6. charging high prices:
7. excessive; high:
8. Obsolete. difficult to get; scarce.
9. Obsolete. worthy; honorable.

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.):

Origin of dears

before 900; Middle English dere, Old English dēore; cognate with Old High German tiuri, Old Norse dȳrr

Examples for dears

With regard to the fluted pillars in the portico, my dears—'

My dears, I have my thoughts upon the subject, but I will not impart them.

"I am not in the least tired, thank you, dears," she replied.

Nay, my dears, why blush at being detected in your everyday pursuits?

She has nothing to gain from me, my dears, and she knows it.'

I am so glad to have all of you, dears, happy and good, that my sorrow is not so bad as it was.

You po' dears, yo're hero-ines, now, and hencefo'th fo'evehmo'!

Do not be ashamed, my dears; I am your own mamma, and love you dearly.

You didn't know what a philosopher you had in the family, did you, my dears?

Well, my dears, it is useless for me to expound to you that which I cannot myself understand.