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Definition of dearness

dearness

/ˈdɪə.nəs/
dear · ness
Adverb:dearly
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Adjective:dear
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1

The state or quality of being deeply loved, cherished, or held in high affection.

Example

"The old letters revealed the deep dearness of their lifelong friendship."

2

British The state of having a high financial price or cost; expensiveness.

Example

"Shoppers complained about the increasing dearness of fresh produce during the winter months."

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• Rhymes for dearness

• Nearby Words

dearest
dearie
dearly
dearness
dearth
death
death adder

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'dēornes', derived from the adjective 'dēore' (meaning precious, costly, or beloved) and the noun-forming suffix '-nes'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dearness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dearness
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