Dear
Dear adjective - Commanding a large price.
Usage example: caviar has always been among the dearest of foods
Stiff is a synonym for dear in pricey topic. In some cases you can use "Stiff" instead an adjective "Dear", when it comes to topics like very expensive. informal substitute
Stiff
Stiff adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Stiff Upper Lip: Jim and Veronica in particular, but displayed (and lampshaded) by several characters.Veronica: Smile, Marion.Marion: I don't feel like smiling.Jim: You're English, dear.
Source: Film / Easy Virtue
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