darling
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1.8
- adjective
- /ˈdɑr.lɪŋ/
- Informal
- His darling wife surprised him with a romantic dinner.
- darling little
- darling little boy
- darling girl
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Watch on YouTubeAt least that's what I say with my darling little crackers.
- At least that's what I say with my darling little crackers.
- And then I saved potentially the most darling of them all for last.
- Maybe the most darling one even beyond that was this.
- OK, is there a lighter one, darling Dolly?
Examples
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She brought her darling cat to the vet for a check-up.
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Mamma thought a pink cotton dress with a lace collar and yoke was most darling.
Fiction book (1993) -
That was a darling story, Mark.
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I am the mother of two darling little boys who fill my life with hope.
Blog text (28) -
And then I saved potentially the most darling of them all for last.
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"She's such a darling person," my mother said, hanging up the phone.
Fiction book (1996) -
The children wore darling costumes for the school play.
Synonyms
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1.0
Loved and valued very much
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3.2
Very important and loved because of strong personal feelings
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1.0
A person or thing that someone cares about very much
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2.1
Very much loved, often for a long time
39
3.4
Very much loved and kept, like a special photo or memory
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2.6
Loved very much by one person or by many people
Compounds
- Australian
A plant from eastern Australia with bright blue, purple, or red flowers
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Etymology
The word darling as an adjective also comes from dear + -ling, keeping the idea of being 'much loved' or 'cherished'. So calling something 'darling' says it is dearly loved or special.