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dearness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dearness has 1 sense
  1. costliness, dearness - the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
    --1 is a kind of expensiveness

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Term: Dearness

Noun

Sense: The state or condition of being expensive or costly.

Sample Sentence: The dearness of housing in the city has made it difficult for many to afford suitable accommodation.

Noun

Sense: Affection or fondness towards someone.

Sample Sentence: Jane's dearness towards her sister was evident in the way she cared for her during her illness.

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