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Definition of darling

darling

/ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/
dar · ling
Plural:darlings
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• noun

1

A dearly loved person (often used as an affectionate form of address).

Example

"Good morning, my darling, did you sleep well?"

2

A person or thing that is especially popular with or favored by a particular group.

Example

"The young director quickly became the darling of independent film critics."

3

A lovable, charming, or helpful person.

Example

"Be a darling and pass me those keys, would you?"

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• adjective

1

Dearly loved; cherished.

Example

"She read a bedtime story to her darling daughter every night."

2

Charming, cute, or delightfully attractive.

Example

"They bought a darling little cottage overlooking the harbor."

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• Rhymes for darling

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'dēorling', formed from 'dēor' (meaning 'dear') and the diminutive suffix '-ling', literally translating to 'little dear one'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darling
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