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Darling

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/

A person who is dear to one.

📖 Definitions of "Darling"

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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