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dar·ling
 darling
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- pronunciation:
- dar
lIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a deeply loved person (used esp. in direct address).
Darling, did you hurt yourself?- synonyms:
- dear, honey
- similar words:
- babe, baby, beloved, jewel, love, sweet, sweetheart, truelove
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| definition 2: |
a person or thing preferred over others; favorite.
He was the youngest and the darling of the whole family.- synonyms:
- favorite, pet
- similar words:
- minion, toast
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| related words: |
idol |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
deeply loved.
She was devastated when her darling son was called to war.- synonyms:
- beloved, precious, sweet
- similar words:
- cherished, dear, loved, treasured
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| definition 2: |
preferred over others; favorite.
It's fine with me if you go off with your darling brother and leave me here all alone!- synonyms:
- favored, favorite, pet
- similar words:
- precious
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| definition 3: |
(informal) amusing, pretty, or appealing.
This little outfit for the baby is just darling.I thought it was a darling film.- synonyms:
- adorable, charming, cute, enchanting, lovely
- similar words:
- alluring, appealing, attractive, engaging
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| related words: |
delightful, lovable, sweet |
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