darling
1dar·ling
noun \ˈdär-liŋ\Definition of DARLING
1
: a dearly loved person
2
: favorite <a director who is the darling of the critics>
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
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