Darling

/ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A beloved person; a term of endearment.

She introduced her darling to all her friends at the party.

A favorite or beloved thing.

The new puppy quickly became the darling of the family.

adjective

Endearing; beloved.

She wore a darling little dress to the event.

Charming or pleasing.

He has a darling smile that lights up the room.

Derived from Middle English 'derling' which means 'darling, beloved'.

my darling

A term of endearment used for someone you love.

darling child

A cherished child, often used by parents.

darling of the crowd

Someone who is favored or loved by a group of people.

you darling

A way of expressing affection towards someone.

darling, what do you think?

A phrase used to solicit someone's opinion affectionately.

beloved

A person loved dearly.

sweetheart

A person with whom one is in love.

dear

Used as a term of endearment.

honey

An affectionate term for someone loved.

favorite

A person or thing regarded with special favor.

An affectionate term for a close friend.

Hey darling, do you want to grab coffee?

A way to refer to someone who is in a romantic relationship.

Look at those two darlings, they are so in love!