darling
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noun \ˈdär-liŋ\Definition of DARLING
1
: a dearly loved person
2
: favorite <a director who is the darling of the critics>
See Examples of DARLING
- She was mother's little darling.
- <for a while that candidate was the darling of the news media and could do no wrong>
Origin of DARLING
Middle English derling, from Old English dēorling, from dēore dear
First Known Use: before 12th century
2darling
adjectiveDefinition of DARLING
1
: dearly loved : favorite
Examples of DARLING
- This is my darling daughter, Sara.
- That dress is just darling.
First Known Use of DARLING
15th century
Dar·ling
geographical name \ˈdär-liŋ\Definition of DARLING
river ab 1700 miles (2735 kilometers) SE Australia in Queensland & New South Wales flowing SW into Murray River
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