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| dar·ling [ drling ] |
noun (plural dar·lings) |
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1. loving term of address: used as an affectionate form of address to a loved one, or as a general, informal, and sometimes slightly affected form of address to a social acquaintance
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2. somebody considerate: somebody who is kind, helpful, or likable
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3. informal term of address: an extremely informal and usually suggestive term of address, often to a stranger
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informal
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4. favorite: somebody who is especially popular with somebody else or a group
  She's the darling of the literary reviews.
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5. beloved person: a much-loved person or sweetheart
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dated
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She is my darling.
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adjective |
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1. dearly loved: loved very much
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2. nice: pretty and charming
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informal
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| [ Old English deorling "dear person, dear one" <dear] |
