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darling
Darling is defined as a term of endearment used for a charming or beloved person.
(noun)- A example of darling is a term used for your lovely wife.
- An example of darling is a well-loved person who is adored by all.
The definition of darling is someone or something that is cute or someone that is loved.
(adjective)- An attractive little house is an example of something that might be described as a darling house.
- A beloved wife is an example of someone who would be described as a darling wife.
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See darling in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a person much loved by another: often a term of affectionate address
- a favorite
- a sweet, lovable, or gracious person
Origin: ME dereling < OE deorling, dim. of deore, dear
adjective
- very dear; beloved
- Informal cute; attractive: a darling dress
river in SE Australia, flowing southwest into the Murray River: c. 1,700 mi (2,736 km)
See darling in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A dearly beloved person.
- One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite: “the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate” (Mario Puzo).
- Dearly beloved.
- Regarded with special favor; favorite: “Metaphysics and poetry . . . are my darling studies” (Samuel Taylor Coleridge).
- Informal Charming or amusing: a darling hat.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English dereling
Origin: , from Old English dēorling
Origin: : dēore, dear
Origin: + -ling, diminutive suff.
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