darling

1. noun

1)

good night, my darling

Syn:

dear, dearest, love, lover, sweetheart, sweet, beloved; informal honey, hon, angel, pet, sweetie, sugar, babe, baby, treasure

2)

the darling of the media

Syn:

favorite, pet, idol, hero, heroine; informal blue-eyed boy/girl, fair-haired boy

2. adjective

1)

his darling wife

Syn:

dear, dearest, precious, adored, loved, beloved, cherished, treasured, esteemed, worshiped

2)

a darling little hat

Syn:

adorable, appealing, charming, cute, sweet, enchanting, bewitching, endearing, dear, delightful, lovely, beautiful, attractive, gorgeous, fetching; Scottish bonny