darling

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ//ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/

noun

  1. 1

    A person who is dear to one.

    Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
  2. 2

    A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.

    The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
  3. 3

    An affectionate term of address.

    Pass the wine, would you darling?
  4. 4

    (by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.

    a darling of the theatre

adjective

  1. 1

    Dear; cherished.

    She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.
  2. 2

    Charming

    Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.

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