Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deary-me
interjection
/ˈdɪəri miː/
Definition
An expression of surprise or dismay.
Examples
- “Deary me, I can’t believe we forgot about the meeting!”
- “Deary me, that was a close call!”
- “Deary me, how much has the price gone up?”
Meaning
Used to convey a sense of concern or alarm over something unexpected or troubling.
Synonyms
- Oh dear
- Goodness me
- My word
