English · Adjectives
dearest
/ˈdɪərɪst/
[/ˈdɪərɪst/]
superlative of dear
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'dear'. Used to say something is the most dear of all.
Example
She is my dearest friend.
She is my dearest friend.
Etymology
From 'dear' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.