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darlinga 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

darling concept
💡 Concept

beloved person, term of endearment

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darling rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A starling becomes her darling

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

starlingsnarling
starling
snarling

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sweethearthoneydearbelovedadorable

Antonyms

enemystrangerhateful

Related

endearmentaffectionlovecutecharming