dear (EN)
형용사, 명사, 감탄사

형용사 “dear”

dear, dearer, dearest
  1. 사랑하는
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. 사려 깊은
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. 따뜻한
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. 소중한
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. (편지나 이메일에서) 친애하는
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. (애정을 담아 부르는) 자기야
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. (냉소적으로) 자기야 (냉소적인 맥락에서)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. 비싼
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

명사 “dear”

sg. dear, pl. dears or uncountable
  1. 사랑스러운 사람
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. 사랑하는 사람
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. 애칭
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

감탄사 “dear”

dear
  1. 어머나
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.