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Definition dearest in American English

dearest adjective

adjective
/ˈdɪrəst/
1

used about something that you want or hope for more than anything else

Example

It's my dearest wish that you two should get married.

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2

most loved or liked

Example

a letter from her dearest friend

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3

used in front of the name of someone you love at the beginning of a letter to them

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4

most expensive

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Definition dearest in American English