darling
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/ · UK /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
darling means: A name you use when speaking to someone you love.
noun
A name you use when speaking to someone you love.
- Good morning, darling.
- Would you like some tea, darling?
- Come here, my darling.
A person, animal, or thing that is very kind, sweet, or easy to love.
- You are a darling.
- Her new puppy is a little darling.
- Those children were absolute darlings all afternoon.
adjective
Loved very much and especially important to someone.
- I miss my darling daughter.
- He wrote to his darling wife every day.
- Their darling son returned home yesterday.
Very cute, sweet, or attractive in a way that makes you like it.
- What a darling little hat!
- They found a darling cottage by the sea.
- Her baby looks darling in that outfit.
Questions about darling
What does darling mean?
A name you use when speaking to someone you love.
What is darling in other languages?
Türkçe: sevgilim · Español: cariño · Français: chéri · Deutsch: Liebling · Italiano: tesoro · 日本語: ダーリン
How do you pronounce darling?
In American English /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/; in British English /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/.
How do you use darling in a sentence?
Good morning, darling. Would you like some tea, darling?
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