Definition

The quality of being very valuable or expensive.

Example

The dearness of the rare painting made it a prized possession.

Conversation

I was looking at some old jewelry and realized its dearness to me.

That makes sense, especially if it has sentimental value.

Yeah, it’s funny how things can be priceless in our hearts.

Absolutely! Sometimes, the memories are worth more than the price.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dearness → It is formed from "dear" (from Old English *deore*, meaning precious or valued) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "dearness" refers to the state of being precious or valued, often in terms of cost or affection.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'precious' ('dear') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'dearness' means the quality of being precious or valued.

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