Darling Definition
därlĭng
noun
A person much loved by another.
Webster's New World
One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite.
American Heritage
A favorite.
Webster's New World
A sweet, lovable, or gracious person.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
darlinger, darlingest
Very dear; beloved.
Webster's New World
Regarded with special favor; favorite.
American Heritage
Cute; attractive.
A darling dress.
Webster's New World
Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.
Wiktionary
pronoun
A major river of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, named for Governor Ralph Darling.
Wiktionary
The Australian aboriginal language Baagandji, spoken along this river in New South Wales.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Darling
Noun
Singular:
darling
Plural:
darlingsAdjective
Base Form:
darling
Comparative:
darlinger
Superlative:
darlingestOrigin of Darling
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From Middle English derling, from Old English dēorling (“darling, favorite, minion", also "household god”), corresponding to dear + -ling.
From Wiktionary
Middle English dereling from Old English dēorling dēore dear -ling diminutive suff.
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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