B2nouninformalrelationships
US/ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/
UK/ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/
a warm word you call a partner, child or close family member; also someone a group loves
In context
Thanks, darling, I'll be home by seven with the shopping.
Come here, darling, let me fix your collar.
The young singer became the darling of the media overnight.
Words that go with darling
noun + noun
- my darlingGood night, my darling, sleep well.
- thanks, darlingThanks, darling, that's really sweet of you.
- oh darlingOh darling, you shouldn't have bought me flowers!
noun + preposition
- darling of the mediaThe young chef is the darling of the media right now.
adjective + noun
- little darlingYour daughter is a little darling.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Darling, can you send me the report? (to a colleague)Correct: Hi Lan, can you send me the report?