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Definition of dearest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dearest

noun
 
/ˈdɪərɪst/
 
/ˈdɪrɪst/
(old-fashioned)Idioms
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  1. used when speaking to somebody you love
    • Come (my) dearest, let’s go home.
Idioms
your nearest and dearest
  1. (informal) your close family and friends
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