darling

noun
UK: /ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/
US: /ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/

  1. A term of endearment, used to address someone you love or like.

    1. Hello, darling, how are you today? [ ] [ ]
    2. My darling wife, I've brought you some flowers because you are special. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

honey love dear pet sweetheart
darling adjective

  1. Very attractive or pleasing.

    1. She wore a darling little dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. They live in such a darling little cottage that many people admire. [ ] [ ]
darling interjection

  1. Used as an affectionate form of address.

    1. Don't worry, darling, everything will be okay. [ ] [ ]
    2. Darling, could you please pass me the salt so I can finish my soup? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "darling" is /ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "darling": honey, love, dear, pet, sweetheart.

Example usage of "darling": "Hello, darling, how are you today?". More examples on the page.