darling Definition
- 1a person very much loved or liked
- 2used as a term of endearment
Using darling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "darling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He's always been my darling.
Example
She's the darling of the fashion industry.
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Come here, darling, and give me a hug.
Example
I miss you so much, my darling.
darling Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using darling
the darling of
a person or thing that is particularly popular or admired by a group of people
Example
She quickly became the darling of the fashion industry.
for dear life
with all one's strength or might, often in a desperate situation
Example
She held onto the rope for dear life as she climbed up the mountain.
to kill the goose that lays the golden egg
to destroy something that is valuable or profitable
Example
If we raise the prices too high, we'll kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
Phrases with darling
pet name
a name used to show affection for someone, often a shortened version of their real name
Example
My pet name for him is 'babe'.
darling buds of May
a phrase from a sonnet by William Shakespeare, referring to the beauty of spring flowers
Example
The garden was filled with the darling buds of May.
my darling
an affectionate term used to address someone who is loved or liked
Example
Goodnight, my darling. Sweet dreams.
Origins of darling
from Old English 'deorling', meaning 'darling, favorite, minion'
Summary: darling in Brief
'Darling' [ˈdɑːrlɪŋ] is a term of endearment used to refer to someone who is loved or liked. It can also be used to describe someone who is particularly popular or admired, as in 'She's the darling of the fashion industry.' 'Darling' is often paired with other terms of endearment, such as 'my darling,' and can be used as a pet name, exemplified by 'My pet name for him is babe.'
