dearie

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a special loved one

Etymology

From dear + -ie.

In classic literature

Synonyms

darling, favorite, favourite, pet, deary, ducky

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