darling

Definition

  • noun: a person you love very much
  • noun: a dearly loved person
  • adjective: dearly loved
  • often used to address someone you love
  • synonyms: favorite, beloved, pet

Examples

  • He told the children a 'darling' [='charming'] story after dinner.

  • Be a 'darling' [='dear, sweetie'] and carry this inside for me.

  • They are the newest 'darlings of' the pop rock world.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Good evening, Cal. (Cal) So good to see you. l saw that in a nickelodeon once and l always wanted to do it. (Ruth) l'll see you at dinner. Darling ? Surely you remember Mr Dawson ? Dawson ? Well, it's amazing ! You could almost pass for a gentleman ! Almost. (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) - You know somebody ? - That's not the point. - Goodbye ! l'll miss you ! - Goodbye ! l will never forget you ! (crowd cheering) Go left, darling. G, G... Excuse me, ma'am. Oh, right here. Hey, how you doing ? Jack. Nice to meet you. (..)
    1997 Titanic