dearness
/ˈdɪrnəs/
noun
- The quality of being loved or valued very much.
- The dearness of her grandmother was felt by everyone in the family.
- He spoke about the dearness of his childhood memories.
- The dearness of their friendship grew stronger over the years.
- The state of being expensive; high cost.
- The dearness of housing in the city made it hard for young people to move there.
- Consumers complained about the dearness of basic goods during the crisis.
- The dearness of the antique vase surprised even the auctioneer.
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