darling
/ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
noun
- A person who is loved very much; a sweetheart or beloved person.
- She called her husband 'darling' every morning.
- The little girl was the darling of the whole family.
- He brought flowers for his darling on their anniversary.
- A person who is very popular or favored by a particular group.
- The young actor became the darling of the film critics.
- That singer is the darling of the pop music world right now.
- The new policy made the mayor the darling of environmentalists.
Synonyms
adjective
- Very charming, cute, or lovable.
- What a darling little puppy you have!
- The baby's smile was absolutely darling.
- She wore a darling dress to the party.
- Used to address someone in a loving or affectionate way.
- Good night, my darling.
- Don't worry, darling, everything will be fine.
- Darling, could you pass me the salt?