Meaning & use
dearest
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Most loved or precious; used as an affectionate term of address.
See it in a sentence
My dearest friend has stood by me through everything.
The letter began, 'My dearest Anna, I hope this finds you well.'
A note on using this word
The superlative form of 'dear,' commonly used as an old-fashioned salutation in letters.
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despised
Another way to use it
2. noun
A term of endearment used to address a loved one.
'Come here, dearest,' she said, opening her arms.
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