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: May 11, 2025
\DAHR-ling\ noun
What It Means
Darling can refer to a dearly loved person or to someone who is liked very much by a person or group. It can also mean “a kind and helpful person” as in, “Be a darling and carry this inside for me, would you?”
// Our baby grandchild is just the sweetest little darling.
// The actor has become a darling of the entertainment industry in both film and music.
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