Difference between Dear and Dearest

What is the difference between Dear and Dearest?

Dear as a noun is a very kind, loving person. while Dearest as a noun is a beloved person; a term of endearment.

Dear

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A very kind, loving person. A beloved person

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Loved; lovable. Loving, affectionate, heartfelt Precious to or greatly valued by someone. High in price; expensive. 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. noble Severe(ly affected), sore

Example sentence: Dear World, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck.

Dearest

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A beloved person; a term of endearment.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: High in price; expensive.

We hope you now know whether to use Dear or Dearest in your sentence.

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