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Definition dearest in British English

dearest adjective

adjective
/ˈdɪərəst/
1

most expensive

Example

She bought the dearest dress in the shop.

Synonyms and related words
expensive costly exclusive
2

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

Example

Dearest Jane, Can you ever forgive me?

Synonyms and related words
Dear postscript love
3

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.

Synonyms and related words
dearest faint fond hope/wish/dream etc
4

most loved or liked

Example

a letter from her dearest friend

Synonyms and related words
dear desirable precious
Definition dearest in British English