dearness (noun)

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• dearness — dear ► ADJECTIVE 1) regarded with deep affection. 2) used in the polite introduction to a letter. 3) expensive. ► NOUN 1) an endearing person. 2) used as an affectionate form of address. ► ADVERB …   English terms dictionary

• dearness allowance — noun India : a bonus or pay increase to meet a rise in the cost of living * * * dearness allowance, in India: 1. an agreement to grant an increase in wages in case of a rise in the cost of living. 2. such a wage increase …   Useful english dictionary

• dearness — noun see dear II …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• dearness — noun The quality of having great value or price …   Wiktionary

• dearness — noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value • Syn: ↑costliness, ↑preciousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑precious (for: ↑preciousness), ↑dear, ↑costly …   Useful english dictionary

• dear — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English dere, from Old English dēor Date: before 12th century severe, sore < in our dear peril Shakespeare > II. adjective Etymology: Middle English dere, from Old English dēore; akin to Old High German tiuri …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• dear — adjective 1》 regarded with deep affection.     ↘endearing; sweet.     ↘used in the polite introduction to a letter. 2》 chiefly Brit. expensive. noun used as an affectionate form of address. ↘an endearing person. adverb chiefly Brit. at a high… …   English new terms dictionary

• dear — I. /dɪə / (say dear) adjective 1. beloved or loved: a dear friend of mine. 2. (in the salutation of a letter) highly esteemed: Dear Sirs. 3. precious in one s regard: dear to his heart. 4. high priced; expensive. 5. charging high prices. 6. high; …  

• dear — ► ADJECTIVE 1) regarded with deep affection. 2) used in the polite introduction to a letter. 3) expensive. ► NOUN 1) an endearing person. 2) used as an affectionate form of address. ► ADVERB …   English terms dictionary

• costliness — noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value • Syn: ↑dearness, ↑preciousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑precious (for: ↑preciousness), ↑dear (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• preciousness — noun 1. the quality possessed by something with a great price or value • Syn: ↑costliness, ↑dearness • Derivationally related forms: ↑precious, ↑dear (for: ↑dearness), ↑costly …   Useful english dictionary