dear

IPA(Pronunciation)

/dɪɹ/

Adjective

obsolete

Severe, or severely affected; sore. / (obsolete) Fierce.

Japanese Meaning

深刻な影響や痛みを伴うほど激しい、酷い状態。 / （古語）猛烈で獰猛な様子。

Many families were left dear by the flood, struggling to rebuild their lives.

多くの家族が洪水で深刻な被害を受け、生活の再建に苦労していた。

Sense（1）

Severe, or severely affected; sore.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) Fierce.

The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.

more dear

（ comparative ）

most dear

（ superlative ）