Definition of Dearest

Noun: dearest deer-ist

Someone who is loved (used as term of endearment)
- beloved, dear, honey, love, baby, duck [Brit]

Adjective: dear (dearer,dearest) deer

Dearly loved
- beloved, darling
With or in a close or intimate relationship
"my sisters and brothers are near and dear";
- good, near
Sincerly intended and with strong feeling
"one's dearest wish";
- devout, earnest, heartfelt
Having a high price
"much too dear for my pocketbook";
- costly, high-priced, pricey, pricy
A formal way of addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter or email