Definition of dears

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dears is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • dears is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • dears is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of dears


  • a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lamb
  • with or in a close or intimate relationship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. my sisters and brothers are near and dear

    Synonyms

    1. good
    2. near
  • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. beloved
    2. dearest
    3. honey
    4. love
  • with affection (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she loved him dearly

    Synonyms

    1. affectionately
    2. dearly
  • at a great cost (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he paid dearly for the food
    2. this cost him dear

    Synonyms

    1. dearly
  • having a high price (adjective)

    Examples

    1. much too dear for my pocketbook

    Synonyms

    1. costly
    2. high-priced
    3. pricey
    4. pricy
  • dearly loved (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. beloved
    2. darling
  • sincerely earnest (adjective)

    Examples

    1. one's dearest wish

    Synonyms

    1. devout
    2. earnest
    3. heartfelt

See definition of dears in Merriam Webster