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darling

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/ · UK /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/

darling means: A name you use when speaking to someone you love.

noun

LOVING ADDRESSB1

A name you use when speaking to someone you love.

  • Good morning, darling.
  • Would you like some tea, darling?
  • Come here, my darling.

Similar words: dear, sweetheart, love

Common phrases: hello darling, my darling, darling please, dearest darling

LOVABLE PERSONB2

A person, animal, or thing that is very kind, sweet, or easy to love.

  • You are a darling.
  • Her new puppy is a little darling.
  • Those children were absolute darlings all afternoon.

Similar words: sweetheart, sweetie

Common phrases: such a darling, little darling, absolute darling

adjective

DEEPLY LOVEDB2

Loved very much and especially important to someone.

  • I miss my darling daughter.
  • He wrote to his darling wife every day.
  • Their darling son returned home yesterday.

Similar words: dear, beloved, cherished

Common phrases: darling wife, darling daughter, darling child

VERY CUTEC1

Very cute, sweet, or attractive in a way that makes you like it.

  • What a darling little hat!
  • They found a darling cottage by the sea.
  • Her baby looks darling in that outfit.

Similar words: cute, adorable, charming, sweet

Common phrases: darling little dress, darling baby, darling cottage

Questions about darling

What does darling mean?

A name you use when speaking to someone you love.

What is darling in other languages?

Türkçe: sevgilim · Español: cariño · Français: chéri · Deutsch: Liebling · Italiano: tesoro · 日本語: ダーリン

How do you pronounce darling?

In American English /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/; in British English /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/.

How do you use darling in a sentence?

Good morning, darling. Would you like some tea, darling?

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