darling — a person who is loved or cherished; used as a term of endearment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is loved or cherished; used as a term of endearment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 사랑하는 사람, 애인, 여보
Korean pronunciation: 다-링 (강세: 다)
Example Sentences
- Could you be a darling and pass me the remote?
- My grandmother thinks every cat in the neighborhood is absolutely darling.
- Darling, you forgot to put on pants again!
darling
NOUN//ˈdɑːrlɪŋ//
a person who is loved or cherished; used as a term of endearment
💡 Concept
beloved person, term of endearment
🎵 Rhyme
A starling becomes her darling
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootdear
Suffix--ling
Origin
고대 영어 'deorling'에서 유래했습니다. 'deore'(소중한, 귀한)에 '-ling'(작은 것을 뜻하는 접미사)이 합쳐져 '소중한 작은 존재'라는 의미로 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
starlingsnarling
starling
snarling
🔗Collocations
my darling
darling child
be a darling
darling little
absolute darling
darling husband
📝Examples
“Could you be a darling and pass me the remote?”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother thinks every cat in the neighborhood is absolutely darling.”
😄 Fun example
“Darling, you forgot to put on pants again!”
“She's such a darling - she always helps her neighbors.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sweethearthoneydearbelovedadorable
Antonyms
enemystrangerhateful
Related
endearmentaffectionlovecutecharming
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