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Definition of dear : 1. A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
2. Bearing a high price; high- priced; costly; expensive.
3. Dearly; at a high price.
4. Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
5. Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
6. Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.
7. Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
8. To endear.

Synonyms:

solemn, high-class, savior, eye-catching, high-ticket, devout, god-fearing, top, cheeseparing, love life, unspoilt, disarming, expert, truelove, winning, close, adept, dearest, winsome, bro, fond, spendy, sound, sister, estimable, go-to guy, captivating, passion, white-headed, delightful, Sincerely yours, businesslike, full, lovely, postscript, nice-looking, sonny, salutary, bud, skinny, in effect, endearing, Yours faithfully, desirable, fairy godmother, beneficial, high, stunning, buster, mensch, ripe, sweetie, value, proficient, valuable, my man, kind regards, dependable, skilful, special, penny-pinching, minion, pricey, ultraexpensive, pricy, sugar, dearly, loved one, near, select, serious, sweet, nigh, dude, sumptuous, sincere, practiced, luxurious, good, ma'am, right, undecomposed, high-end, adorable, well, erotic love, in a heartfelt way, mate, saint, big-ticket, respectable, buddy, madam, lovemaking, effective, Dear Sir, lamb, making love, to die for, pardner, wanted, babe, affectionately, Yours, skillful, upright, best wishes, star, loved, angel, exclusive, herewith, mister, earnest, lovesome, approximate, Mac, desired, beguiling, Samaritan, just, baby, safe, longed-for, unspoiled, honorable, heartfelt, secure, appealing, sexual love, honest, miss, knockout, in force

favored, cherished, well-beloved, treasured, darling, beloved, jewel, precious, love, pet, sweetheart, treasure, fair-haired, honey, favorite, adored, idol

exorbitant, priceless, inflated, rich, unreasonable, costly, expensive, overpriced, premium, uneconomical, overboard, invaluable, oversold, extravagant, high-priced, outrageous

Usage examples:

• Then it will be like you, dear. - "The Untilled Field", George Moore.
• You know that, don't you, you dear? - "The Short Works of George Meredith", George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009.
• Tell us, there's a dear. - "Ulysses", James Joyce.