a person very dear to another; one dearly loved.

( sometimes initial capital letter ) an affectionate or familiar term of address.

a person or thing in great favor; a favorite

She was the darling of café society.

very dear; dearly loved

my darling child.

favorite; cherished.

Informal . charming; cute; lovable

What a darling baby!

noun

enemy , foe

noun

angel * , apple of one’s eye , baby * , beloved , boyfriend , dear , dearest , dearie , dear one , fair-haired boy , flame , friend , girlfriend , heart’s desire , honeybunch , lamb , light of my life , love , lover , one and only , pet * , precious , sugar * , sweetie , treasure * , truelove , honey , minion , sweet , sweetheart , pet , adorable , attractive , cute , deary , dreary , favorite , sugar

adjective

beloved , dear , loved , precious , fair-haired , favored , pet , charming , delectable , delicious , enchanting , heavenly , luscious