noun Uncommon

dearest

DEER-rihst

Dearest (noun) means a term of affection for someone very much loved. Example: “Goodnight, my dearest.”

noun

A term of affection for someone very much loved.

"Goodnight, my dearest."

"She wrote to her dearest every week while he was away."

How to use dearest

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn affectionate term for someone you love deeply.

When to use it

Warm and somewhat old-fashioned; common in letters and terms of endearment between partners.

dearests plural

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What does “dearest” mean?

The word “dearest” means a term of affection for someone very much loved. In plain terms, an affectionate term for someone you love deeply.

How do you pronounce “dearest”?

“Dearest” is pronounced DEER-rihst (/ˈdɪɹɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “dearest” in a sentence?

Here is “dearest” used in a sentence: “She wrote to her dearest every week while he was away.”

What part of speech is “dearest”?

“Dearest” is a noun.

Is “dearest” a common word?

“Dearest” is an uncommon word in modern English.