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   darling

   /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person: "good night, darling" Similar deardearestdear oneloveloversweetheartbelovedsweetqueridainformal:honeyangelpetsweetiesugarhoney piesweetie piecutie piebabebabybaedollpoppettreasurearchaic:sweeting
   • ▪ a lovable or endearing person: "he's such a darling"
   • ▪ a person who is particularly popular with a certain group: "she is the darling of the media" Similar favouritepetapple of one's eyecelebrityidolheroheroineinformal:blue-eyed boy/girlfair-haired boy/girl

   adjective

   • 1. beloved: "his darling wife" Similar deardearestpreciousadoredlovedbelovedmuch lovedfavouritecherishedtreasuredprizedesteemedworshippedidolizedlionized
   • ▪ (in affected use) pretty; charming: "a darling little pillbox hat" Similar delightfuladorablelovablepreciousappealingcharmingcutesweetenchantingbewitchingcaptivatingalluringengagingendearingdearlovelybeautifulattractivegorgeouswinsomewinningfetchingpleasingchocolate-boxbonnyinformal:adorbsdated:taking

   Word Origin Old Englishdēorling (see dear, -ling).

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   The meaning of DARLING is a dearly loved person. How to use darling in a sentence.

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   DARLING definition: 1. a person who is very much loved or liked: 2. used when talking to someone you love, for example…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for DARLING: loved, beloved, cherished, precious, favorite, sweet, dear, special; Antonyms of DARLING: despised, disliked, hated, ignored, detested, loathed, abhorred, forgotten.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDARLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as a darling, you are fond of them and think that they are nice.

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   noun. a person very dear to another; one dearly loved. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address. a person or thing in great favor; a favorite: She was the darling of caf é society.

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   Define darling. darling synonyms, darling pronunciation, darling translation, English dictionary definition of darling. n. 1. A dearly beloved person. 2. One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite: "the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate" . adj.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › darlingDarling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use the word darling for someone you love or care for deeply. Your sweet old grandmother probably calls you darling.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › darlingdarling - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   one who is dearly loved: My daughter is a little darling. adj. [before a noun] very dear; dearly loved; cherished: my darling child. charming; cute; lovable: What a darling baby!

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdarling noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ (informal) a way of addressing somebody that you love. What's the matter, darling? I love you too, my darling. Want to learn more?

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    darling noun 1 & adjective. Meaning & use. noun. 1.a. Old English–. A person who is very dear to another; the object of a person's love; one dearly loved. Commonly used as a term of endearing address. OE. Se godcunda anweald gefriþode his diorlingas [variant reading deorlingas].