Who do you refer to as dear?

a person who is good, kind, or generous: You’re a dear to help me with the work. a beloved one. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.) dearly; fondly.

What does the term my dear mean?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English my dear/darling/love etcused when talking or writing to someone that you love or like a lot Happy Birthday, my love.

Which country uses dear?

Well-educated Indians use the words dear and dearest exactly in the same way as people in the UK or the USA do.

How do you use the word dear?

Definition of dear

1. highly valued : precious a dear friend Our friendship is very dear to me. ran for dear life —often used in a salutation dear Sir.
2. affectionate, fond.
3. high or exorbitant in price : expensive eggs are very dear just now.
4. heartfelt our dearest prayers.

Why do Americans use the word dear?

“Dear” in general is an expression of respect / care .

What does it mean when someone calls you dear?

A second use of “dear” is when strangers or people you don’t know well call you “dear” to sound friendly. It can sound condescending, and some people are offended by it, so you have to be careful about using it this way.

How do you use the word dear in a sentence?

A second use of “dear” is when strangers or people you don’t know well call you “dear” to sound friendly. It can sound condescending, and some people are offended by it, so you have to be careful about using it this way. “Can I help you, dear?” or “would you hand me that magazine, dear?”

Would you find it awkward to greet someone with Dear/Dear?

If a male greeted me with dear, darling or honey I would find it camp or sarcastic depending on tone. A female under 60 using this, would make me feel awkward if I was not her lover unless she was obviously joking or flirting.

Is it common for young people to call each other dear?

Or a grandmother might call her granddaughter “dear.” I don’t know a lot of young people who call each other dear. It’s kind of an old fashioned word. A second use of “dear” is when strangers or people you don’t know well call you “dear” to sound friendly.