Dear vs. Lovely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dear and Lovely
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Dear
Regarded with deep affection
He is very dear to me
A dear friend
Lovely
Very beautiful or attractive
She looked lovely
Lovely views
Dear
Expensive
Five pounds—that's a bit dear!
Lovely
An attractive woman or girl
A bevy of lovelies
Dear
Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address
Don't you worry, dear
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Lovely
Beautiful especially in a pleasing or charming way.
Dear
At a high cost
They buy property cheaply and sell dear
Lovely
Enjoyable; delightful
Had a lovely weekend in the country.
Dear
Used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy
Oh dear, I've upset you
Lovely
(Archaic) Inspiring love or affection.
Dear
Loved and cherished
My dearest friend.
Lovely
(Obsolete) Full of love; loving.
Dear
Greatly valued; precious
Lost everything dear to them.
Lovely
A beautiful person, especially a woman.
Dear
Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations
Dear Lee Dawson.
Lovely
A lovely object.
Dear
High-priced; expensive.
Lovely
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
It's a lovely day and the sun is shining.
The music box plays a lovely melody.
The castle garden enchants visitors with its lovely blooms.
Dear
Charging high prices.
Lovely
Very nice, wonderful.
It would be lovely to have a little more money to spend.
Dear
Earnest; ardent
"This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling" (Izaak Walton).
Lovely
(obsolete) Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.
Dear
(Obsolete) Noble; worthy.
Lovely
(obsolete) Loving, filled with love.
Dear
Heartfelt
It is my dearest wish.
Lovely
Worthy of praise.
Dear
Severe; grievous; sore
Our dearest need.
Lovely
(informal) An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
A calendar depicting young lovelies in bikinis
Dear
A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address.
Lovely
Term of fond address.
Goodbye, my lovely.
Dear
An endearing, lovable, or kind person
What a dear she is!.
Lovely
A lovely object.
Dear
With fondness; affectionately.
Lovely
(informal) In a lovely fashion or manner; beautifully.
Dear
At a high cost
Sold their wares dear.
Lovely
Having such an appearance as excites, or is fitted to excite, love; beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
Not one so fair of face, of speech so lovely.
If I had such a tire, this face of mineWere full as lovely as is this of hers.
Dear
Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress
Oh dear.
Dear me.
Lovely
Lovable; amiable; having qualities of any kind which excite, or are fitted to excite, love or friendship.
A most lovely gentlemanlike man.
Dear
(UK) High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
Lovely
Loving; tender.
Many a lovely look on them he cast.
Dear
Loved; lovable.
Lovely
Very pleasing; - applied loosely to almost anything which is not grand or merely pretty; as, a lovely view; a lovely valley; a lovely melody.
Indeed these fieldsAre lovely, lovelier not the Elysian lawns.
Dear
Lovely; kind.
Lovely
In a manner to please, or to excite love.
Dear
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.
Lovely
A very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model
Dear
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!
Lovely
Appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
Dear
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....
Lovely
Lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
Dear
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!
Dear
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on, but over my knee!
Dear
(obsolete) Noble.
Dear
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Dear
(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.
Dear
A very kind, loving person.
My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
Dear
A beloved person.
Dear
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
Pass me the salt, would you dear?
Dear
An elderly person, especially a woman.
Dear
(obsolete) To endear.
Dear
Dearly; at a high price.
Dear
(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.
Dear, dear! Whatever were they thinking?
Dear
Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.
The cheapest of us is ten groats too dear.
Dear
Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.
Dear
Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
Neither count I my life dear unto myself.
And the last joy was dearer than the rest.
Dear as remember'd kisses after death.
Dear
Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
[I'll] leave you to attend him: some dear causeWill in concealment wrap me up awhile.
His dearest wish was to escape from the bustle and glitter of Whitehall.
Dear
Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
In our dear peril.
Would I had met my dearest foe in heavenOr ever I had seen that day.
Dear
A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
That kiss I carried from thee, dear.
Dear
Dearly; at a high price.
If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear.
Dear
To endear.
Dear
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Dear
A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Dear
Dearly loved
Dear
With or in a close or intimate relationship;
A good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear
Dear
Earnest;
One's dearest wish
Devout wishes for their success
Heartfelt condolences
Dear
Having a high price;
Costly jewelry
High-priced merchandise
Much too dear for my pocketbook
A pricey restaurant
Dear
With affection;
She loved him dearly
He treats her affectionately
Dear
At a great cost;
He paid dearly for the food
This cost him dear
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