Darling

noun

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 6.3

Definitions

1.nounA person who is dear to one.

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

2.nounA kind or sweet person; sweetheart.

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

3.nounAn affectionate term of address.

"Pass the wine, would you darling?"

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

"a darling of the theatre"

5.adjectiveDear; cherished.

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

6.adjectiveCharming

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

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