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dearness
UK
/ˈdɪənɪs/
US
/ˈdɪrnɪs/
Translations
dearnesses
pl
The dearness of housing in the city is a major concern for residents.
Дороговизна жилья в городе является серьезной проблемой для жителей.
Her dearness to her family was evident in her actions.
Ее любовь к семье была очевидна в ее поступках.
Additional translations
Synonyms
UK
/ˈdɪənɪs/
US
/ˈdɪrnɪs/
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in Indian English (e.g., "dearness allowance").
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.