Dear old flame, broody (9)

I believe the answer is:

expensive

'dear' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'old flame broody' is the wordplay.
'old flame' becomes 'ex' (an ex-lover).
'broody' becomes 'pensive' (synonyms).
'ex'+'pensive'='EXPENSIVE'

(Other definitions for expensive that I've seen before include "Charging a lot" , "Pricey" , "not going for a song" , "priceless" , "High in price" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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