darling
noun
[ ˈdɑːlɪŋ ]
• used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person.
• "good night, darling"
Similar:
dear,
dearest,
dear one,
love,
lover,
sweetheart,
beloved,
sweet,
querida,
honey,
angel,
pet,
sweetie,
sugar,
honey pie,
sweetie pie,
cutie pie,
babe,
baby,
bae,
doll,
poppet,
treasure,
sweeting,
darling
adjective
• beloved.
• "his darling wife"
Similar:
dear,
dearest,
precious,
adored,
loved,
beloved,
much loved,
favourite,
cherished,
treasured,
prized,
esteemed,
worshipped,
idolized,
lionized,
Origin:
Old English dēorling (see dear, -ling).
be a darling
• used as a friendly or encouraging preface to a request.
• "be a darling and don't mention I'm here"
