darling
Translation
darling, sweetheart, honey
Examples
Good morning, darling.
Good morning, darling.
She is a real darling.
She is a real darling.
Grammar Patterns
((darling)) as a term of address Come here, darling.
((a darling)) a lovable or charming person Their new baby is an absolute darling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sweetheart, love, honey, dear
Etymology
From Old English 'dēorling', from 'dēor' (dear) + '-ling' (diminutive suffix). Literally 'little dear one'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more affectionate version of 'dear'. The '-ling' suffix often means something small and cute, like 'duckling'.