1.a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
2.a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
3.dearly loved
4.with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friend
5.earnest;
one's dearest wish
6.having a high price;
costly jewelry
7.with affection;
she loved him dearly
8.at a great cost;
he paid dearly for the food