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dearest Antonyms
Opposite of dearest
Because the opposite of dearest shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who is most loved or cherished, often used as an affectionate term of address.
Usage Example
"Come sit by the fire and warm your hands, my enemy."
Strong
enemy
• adjective (Context 2)
Highest in price or most expensive; superlative form of dear.
Usage Example
"Even the cheapest items on the menu were reasonably priced for a central London restaurant."
Strongest
cheapest
Similar words to dearest
Words similar to dearest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
darling
costliest
priciest
beloved
sweetheart
love
dear
closest
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dearest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dearest