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dearness
UK
/ˈdɪənɪs/
US
/ˈdɪrnɪs/
Translations
dearnesses
pl
The dearness of her friendship was evident in the way she always supported me.
L’affection que représentait son amitié était évidente dans la façon dont elle m’a toujours soutenu.
The dearness of living in the city has forced many people to move to the suburbs.
La cherté de la vie en ville a contraint de nombreuses personnes à déménager en banlieue.
Synonyms
UK
/ˈdɪənɪs/
US
/ˈdɪrnɪs/
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in Indian English (e.g., "dearness allowance").
The government announced an increase in the dearness allowance for public sector employees.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une augmentation de l’indemnité de vie chère pour les employés du secteur public.
Definitions
The dearness of her friendship was evident in the way she always supported me.
The dearness of living in the city has forced many people to move to the suburbs.
The government announced an increase in the dearness allowance for public sector employees.