Darling definition
One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite.
noun
A person much loved by another.
noun
Dearly beloved.
adjective
Regarded with special favor; favorite.
adjective
A sweet, lovable, or gracious person.
noun
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(informal) Cute; attractive.
A darling dress.
adjective
Very dear; beloved.
adjective
Darling is defined as a term of endearment used for a charming or beloved person.
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.
noun
A favorite.
noun
(informal) Charming or amusing.
A darling hat.
adjective
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The definition of darling is someone or something that is cute or someone that is loved.
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.
adjective
(place) River in SE Australia, flowing southwest into the Murray River: c. 1,700 mi (2,736 km)
proper name
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A major river of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, named for Governor Ralph Darling.
pronoun
A dearly beloved person.
noun
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of darling -
dearling
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
darling
Plural:
darlingsAdjective
Base Form:
darling
Comparative:
darlinger
Superlative:
darlingestOrigin of darling
- Middle English dereling from Old English dēorling dēore dear -ling diminutive suff.
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English derling, from Old English dēorling (“darling, favorite, minion", also "household god”), corresponding to dear + -ling.
From Wiktionary