Pronunciation: /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
noun a person who is very dear to another; a beloved person
A1 My darling cat always greets me at the door.
A2 She is my darling, and I love her more than anything.
B1 The darling of the family, she always gets what she wants.
B2 He was her darling, the one she couldn't live without.
C1 The actress was considered the darling of Hollywood during the 1950s.
C2 The CEO was known as the darling of the business world for his innovative ideas.
adjective very dear; dearly loved
A1 She is my darling daughter.
A2 He gave her a darling necklace as a gift.
B1 The darling puppy followed her everywhere.
B2 The darling couple danced all night at the party.
C1 The actress looked stunning in her darling dress on the red carpet.
C2 The designer created a darling collection for the fashion show.
formal My darling, I must ask for your hand in marriage.
informal Hey darling, want to grab dinner tonight?
slang What's up, darling? You ready to party?
figurative The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, like a darling masterpiece.
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