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darling

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
noun

  1. A person who is dear to one.

    "Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling."

  2. A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.

    "The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling."

  3. An affectionate term of address.

    "Pass the wine, would you darling?"

adjective

  1. Dear; cherished.

    "She is my darling wife of twenty-two years."

  2. Charming

    "Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on."

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