dear

A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child).

A beloved person; used as terms of endearment.

With or in a close or intimate relationship.

“my sisters and brothers are near and dear”

Having a high price.

“much too dear for my pocketbook”

Dearly loved.

Sincerely earnest.

“one's dearest wish”

With affection.

“she loved him dearly”

At a great cost.

“he paid dearly for the food”

“this cost him dear”