dear

Definitions

• (generally) High in price; expensive.
• Loved; lovable.
• Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
• Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
• A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
• A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
• An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
• (obsolete) Noble.