Definition of Dearest

1. Noun. A beloved person; used as terms of endearment.

Exact synonyms: Beloved, Dear, Honey, Love
Generic synonyms: Lover
Derivative terms: Beloved, Dear, Love, Love

Definition of Dearest

1. Adjective. (superlative of dear) ¹

2. Noun. A beloved person; a term of endearment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dearest

1. dear [adj] - See also: dear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dearest

deans
deanship
deanships
deanthropomorphisation
deanthropomorphisations
dear
dear(p)
dear Lord
dear me
dear sir
dear sirs
deare
deared
dearer
deares
dearest (current term)
dearests
dearheart
dearhearts
dearie
dearie me
dearies
dearing
dearling
dearlings
dearly
dearly-won
dearn
dearness
dearnesses

Literary usage of Dearest

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore by Thomas Moore (1910)
"YES ! had I leisure to sigh and mourn, Fanny, dearest, for thee I'd sigh ... Then wish me not to despair and pine, Fanny, dearest of all the dears ! ..."

2. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle, George H Warner (1902)
"A PLACE IN THY MEMORY, dearest A PLACE in thy memory, dearest, Is all that I claim: To ... Could I be thy true lover, dearest, Couldst thou smile on me, ..."

3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"In this mine, which appeals to your dearest rights ... strive for the preservation d their dearest rights, their homes and their com- try, although the ..."

4. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"Poor thing! she has had a severe trial, in the premature loss of those dearest to her. . . . God bless you, dear Hal. Good-bye. ... MY dearest HAL, I have ..."

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