They are our dearest friends.
Source: tatoeba (306655)
Dearest
/ˈdɪəɹɪst/
Synonyms for "dearest" (29 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (9)
Related words (14)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: affectionate epithet, baby, beloved, beloved, beloved appellation.
- Sentence evidence is available for dearest, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dearest".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dearest"
Keep "dearest" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dearest" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dearest", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dearest" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
17 entriesaffectionate epithetbeloved onebeloved personcherished objectclose family memberclose frienddarlingluxury itemmy darlingmy dearmy sweetheartprecious assetpremium modelproper noun usageromantic partnersweetheart
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
9 entriesdearest colleaguedearest companiondearest frienddearest memorydearest onedearest relativedearest wishmy dearestthe dearest asset
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
She sacrificed the dearest thing she had.
Source: tatoeba (2880408)
"My dearest little doll!" she cried. "Thou hast saved me from my trouble! Now I have only to cook the Baba Yaga's supper, since all the rest of the tasks are done!"
Source: tatoeba (3758759)
Those who betray us in the worst way are always those who are dearest to us.
Source: tatoeba (4780282)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dearest"?
Closest matches include affectionate epithet, baby, beloved, beloved, beloved appellation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dearest"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.