Loved and cherished, Severe; grievous; sore, A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly, adverb_ Dearly; at a high price, With fondness; affectionately, noun_ A person who is greatly loved Often used as a form of address, An endearing, lovable, or kind person, A dear one; lover; sweetheart, transitive verb_ obsolete To endear,