Expensive (4 letters)

{ Answer }

DEAR

{ Related Clues }

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{ Tags }

abby, beloved, cherished, costly, dear, expensive, high, honey, honeybunch, john, letter, me, opener, precious, priced, sir, starter, steep, sugar, sweetie, treasured

{ Notes }

The answer DEAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DEAR as a noun:

1. (beloved, dear, dearest, loved one, honey, love) = a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

2. (lamb, dear) = a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

DEAR as an adjective:

1. (beloved, darling, dear) = dearly loved

2. (dear, good, near) = with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

3. (dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt) = earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

4. (costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy) = having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"

DEAR as an adverb:

1. (dearly, affectionately, dear) = with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"

2. (dearly, dear) = at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"