English To Hindi

What is the meaning of dear in Hindi?

Meaning of dear in Hindi is : लाड़ला

Loved; lovable. (adjective)
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt (adjective)
Precious to or greatly valued by someone. (adjective)
High in price; expensive. (adjective)
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc. (adjective)
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly. (adjective)
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior. (adjective)
noble (adjective)
A very kind, loving person. (noun)
A beloved person (noun)
To endear. (verb)
Severe(ly affected), sore (adjective)

"Yes," replied Dexie, "they are rather dear, _dear shad_," and she looked intently at her plate, well knowing how Plaisted was glaring at her.
"Oh, I entreat you -- I implore you, my dear, _dear_ --"
The man cried out: "Mother dear -- _Mother dear_!"
"And now, dear, _dear_ Mademoiselle de Charrebourg, I come into your presence, to learn how it fares with you."
"_May you never regret it, my dear, my dear_," said the lover on the stage.