darling
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɑːlɪŋ//ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/noun
Definitions
A person who is dear to one.
Example: Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
Example: The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
An affectionate term of address.
Example: Pass the wine, would you darling?
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
Example: a darling of the theatre
adjective
Definitions
Dear; cherished.
Example: She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.
Charming
Example: Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.