noun
- a person who is loved or greatly liked; a beloved person
- a person who is popular or much admired
Usage: often used as a term of endearment
adjective
- very attractive, charming, or appealing
Usage: informal
Examples
- Come here, darling, and give me a hug.
- She is the darling of the fashion industry.
- What a darling little puppy!
- He called his wife darling throughout their conversation.
- The young actress became the darling of Hollywood.
- That's a darling dress you're wearing today.