dearest
Sweetest term, affection
Dearest is a superlative form of dear, used as both adjective and noun.
As an adjective, it means most beloved: my dearest friend, her dearest wish.
As a noun, it's a term of endearment for someone deeply loved: Come here, dearest.
The word appears often in letter salutations: Dearest Mother.
Dearest can also mean most expensive, though this use is uncommon.
Affectionate name for beloved
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- belovedOne who is treasured
- sweetieFond nickname for someone
- loveIntense fond attachment
pet · treasure · angel · precious · sugar · lovey · poppet · lamb
Highly esteemed, greatly valued
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- invaluableBeyond monetary worth
priceless · esteemed · revered · honored · beloved · irreplaceable · special · important
Trusted keeper of secrets
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
- companionOne who keeps company
- closestMost near in distance
- innermostMost deeply internal
bosom · cherished · trusted · near · familiar · bond · closeness · heart-to-heart
Costing much money
- priceyCosting a lot
- high-pricedCosting much money
- premiumAdded cost for better
- exorbitantUnreasonably high, as costs
overpriced · steep · extravagant · luxury · upscale · splurge · opulent · lavish
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
love · pet · treasure · angel · precious · sugar · lovey · poppet · lamb · fondness
precious
Highly esteemed, greatly valued
invaluable · priceless · esteemed · revered · honored · beloved · irreplaceable · special · important · significant
confidant
Trusted keeper of secrets
innermost · bosom · cherished · trusted · near · familiar · bond · closeness · heart-to-heart · confide
mom
Female parent, informal
sister · brother · granny · grandma · grandpa · uncle · auntie · papa · mama · nana
expensive
Costing much money
- priceyCosting a lot
- high-pricedCosting much money
- premiumAdded cost for better
exorbitant · overpriced · steep · extravagant · luxury · upscale · splurge · opulent · lavish · sumptuous
dearestworthless
Lacking any value
expendable · disposable · replaceable · insignificant · valueless
- nearest and dearestClosest loved ones
- mommy dearest