Very costly (4)
I believe the answer is:
dear
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Expensive; sweet" , "Darling" , "Treasured" , "Honey - costly" , "Costly (but loved!)" .)
I believe the answer is:
dear
(Other definitions for dear that I've seen before include "Expensive; sweet" , "Darling" , "Treasured" , "Honey - costly" , "Costly (but loved!)" .)