Nearest and dearest Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɪɹəst/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɪɹəst
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
nˈiəɹəst/ /ˈænd/ /dˈiəɹəst
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
Definition
The people you are closest to, such as your family members and very close friends.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal, slightly poetic or sentimental; used to refer to people who matter most in one's life. Commonly in speeches, toasts, or writing. Often interchangeable with 'loved ones'. Not used for acquaintances.
Spanish: seres queridos - familiares y amigos más cercanosPortuguese (BR): entes queridos - familiares e amigos mais próximosPortuguese (PT): entes queridos - familiares e amigos mais próximosChinese (Simplified): 至亲至爱 - 最亲密的亲友Chinese (Traditional): 至親至愛 - 最親密的親友Hindi: निकटतम और प्रियजनArabic: الأعزاء والأقرباءBengali: সবচেয়ে কাছের এবং প্রিয়জনRussian: ближайшие и любимые - родные и близкиеJapanese: 最も親しい人たち - 大切な人たちVietnamese: người thân yêu nhất - người thân cậnKorean: 가장 가까운 사람들 - 소중한 사람들Turkish: en yakınlar ve sevdiklerUrdu: سب سے قریبی اور پیارےIndonesian: orang terdekat dan tersayang
Example Sentences
I want to thank my nearest and dearest for their support.
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She spent the evening with her nearest and dearest.
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Your nearest and dearest are always there for you.
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At the end of the day, it's your nearest and dearest who matter most.
natural
Many people spend holidays with their nearest and dearest.
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In difficult times, you really learn who your nearest and dearest are.
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