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

  • (..) do a quick whizz round to show our faces. OK I... but... We're just gonna do a quick whizz around. Sorry, could you just... could you just do something with those. Thank you, darling. Don't! Don't! The joys of butterfingered staff. Stop making a spectacle of yourself and clean that up. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6
  • (..) I'm just gonna go and browse around. It was really nice to meet you. You too. That's Elaine. Hm. Hello darling. We're... Hey, did you see that really good looking guy that in with me? No, but I saw a really good looking guy on his motorbike outside... (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6