dearest
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.loved more than anyone or anything else.
adj.the superlative form of 'dear', indicating the highest level of affection or importance to the speaker.
Simple“He lost his dearest friend in the war and missed him every day.”
In context“The poet dedicated the entire collection to his dearest companion, whose support had been his only comfort during years of exile.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.a very loving way to start a letter to a family member or close friend.
adj.a highly affectionate salutation used in personal correspondence, more intimate than 'Dear'.
Simple“She began the letter with 'My dearest Mother' before sharing the news.”
In context“The archive contains several bundles of letters beginning with 'Dearest', revealing a level of intimacy the couple never displayed in public.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a name you call someone you love, like a husband, wife, or child.
n.a term of endearment used as a vocative or to refer to a beloved person.
Simple“Don't worry, my dearest, everything will be fine.”
In context“In the final scene of the play, he turns to his wife and calls her his 'only dearest' before the curtain falls.”
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