Dearest
/ˈdɪəɹɪst/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:8 pts7 letters
Definition of Dearest
adjective
- High in price; expensive.
"The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
"Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
"The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
"Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...]."
noun
- A beloved person; a term of endearment.
Anagrams of Dearest
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
a1
r1
e1
s1
t1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dearest
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dearest"
Dearest is a 7-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "dearest" can be rearranged to form 3 other valid words.
Using "Dearest" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dearest" is a low-scoring word.