100 Other Words for “Dear” (in Letter)

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Admirable	Expressing respect and approval.
2.	Adored	Showing deep affection.
3.	Affectionate	Warmly caring in tone.
4.	Affectioned	Marked by fond regard.
5.	Agreeable	Pleasant and easy to address.
6.	Allied	Signaling supportive association.
7.	Always-valued	Consistently appreciated person.
8.	Amiable	Friendly and good-natured.
9.	Amicable	Peaceful, cordial in tone.
10.	Appreciated	Recognized with gratitude.
11.	Approachable	Easy to address comfortably.
12.	Beloved	Much loved and cherished.
13.	Best-loved	Most cherished among loved ones.
14.	Bosom	Very intimate and trusted.
15.	Bright	Cheerful, uplifting addressee.
16.	Buddy	Casual, friendly addressee.
17.	Captivating	Delightfully engaging person.
18.	Cherished	Held very close in value.
19.	Chummy	Informally friendly and close.
20.	Close	Intimately connected or familiar.
21.	Companionable	Pleasant to be with.
22.	Comrade	Fellow member or trusted peer.
23.	Confidant	Trusted person for private matters.
24.	Considered	Thoughtfully regarded and respected.
25.	Constant	Steadfast and dependable.
26.	Cordial	Warm and polite.
27.	Courtly	Formally polite and gracious.
28.	Coveted	Highly desired and valued.
29.	Dearest friend	Most cherished friend.
30.	Dearest one	Most cherished person.
31.	Dependable	Reliable and trustworthy.
32.	Devoted	Loyally affectionate and committed.
33.	Diamond	Very precious person.
34.	Distinguished	Notably respected and honored.
35.	Esteemed	Highly respected and valued.
36.	Ever-cherished	Always held dear.
37.	Ever-faithful	Always loyal and true.
38.	Ever-true	Consistently sincere and loyal.
39.	Excellent	Highly regarded for quality.
40.	Faithful	Loyal and dependable.
41.	Favorite	Most liked and preferred.
42.	Fond	Affectionately inclined toward you.
43.	Fondly remembered	Held in warm memory.
44.	Friend	Friendly, familiar addressee.
45.	Friendly	Kind and welcoming in tone.
46.	Gallant	Brave, courteous, respectful.
47.	Gentle	Kind and considerate.
48.	Genuine	Sincere and heartfelt.
49.	Good friend	Trusted and valued friend.
50.	Goodhearted	Kind and caring by nature.
51.	Gracious	Kindly courteous and warm.
52.	Greatly valued	Strongly appreciated person.
53.	Honorable	Worthy of respect.
54.	Honored	Respected and appreciated.
55.	Illustrious	Highly distinguished and respected.
56.	Incomparable	Beyond compare in value.
57.	Inestimable	Too valuable to measure.
58.	Intimate	Very close and personal.
59.	Kind	Warm and considerate.
60.	Kindly	Gently polite and friendly.
61.	Kindred	Like-minded and close.
62.	Kindred spirit	Deeply like-minded person.
63.	Loved	Affectionately regarded.
64.	Lovely	Delightful and pleasing.
65.	Loyal	Steadfast in support.
66.	Loyal friend	Trustworthy, steadfast friend.
67.	Mates	Friendly peers; informal address.
68.	Most valued	Held in highest regard.
69.	Much-loved	Loved a great deal.
70.	Near and dear	Very close and cherished.
71.	Nearest	Closest in relationship.
72.	Neighborly	Friendly and considerate.
73.	Noble	Worthy and admirable.
74.	Pal	Casual friend address.
75.	Partner	Trusted collaborator or companion.
76.	Patient	Calm and understanding.
77.	Personal friend	Friend known personally.
78.	Precious	Highly valued and cherished.
79.	Priceless	Beyond value; deeply treasured.
80.	Respected	Held in esteem.
81.	Revered	Deeply respected and honored.
82.	Right-hand	Primary trusted helper.
83.	Sincere	Genuinely meant and heartfelt.
84.	Special	Uniquely important to you.
85.	Splendid	Excellent and admirable.
86.	Stalwart	Strongly loyal and dependable.
87.	Steadfast	Firmly loyal and reliable.
88.	Sweet	Affectionate and pleasant.
89.	Sweetheart	Affectionate term for loved one.
90.	Tender	Gentle and affectionate.
91.	Treasured	Highly valued and kept close.
92.	True	Faithful and genuine.
93.	Trusted	Reliable and dependable.
94.	Valuable	Important and much appreciated.
95.	Venerated	Highly honored and respected.
96.	Warm	Friendly and affectionate.
97.	Warmhearted	Kind and caring.
98.	Well-beloved	Much loved and cherished.
99.	Well-regarded	Generally respected and liked.
100.	Well-wisher	One who wishes you well.