darling

²darling

adj

Definition of DARLING

1

: dearly loved : favorite

2

: very pleasing : charming

— dar·ling·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb

— dar·ling·ness noun

Examples of DARLING

1. This is my darling daughter, Sara.
2. That dress is just darling.

First Known Use of DARLING

15th century

Related to DARLING

Synonyms: beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed

Antonyms: unbeloved

Related Words: admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred

Near Antonyms: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged

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