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darling

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
A person who is dear to one.

Examples :

""My youngest daughter is such a darling; she always tries to help others." "
person family character being

Related Words

Illustration sprinkles

sprinkles noun

/ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/

A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

"He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."

Illustration cherished

cherished verb

/ˈtʃɛɹɪʃt/

To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

"She cherished the handmade card her daughter gave her for Mother's Day. "

Illustration sweetheart

sweetheart noun

/ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/

A person who is always very kind.

"She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late."

Illustration charming

charming verb

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

"He charmed her with his dashing tales of his days as a sailor."

Illustration affectionate

affectionate adjective

/əˈfɛkʃənət/ /əˈfɛkʃəneɪt/

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

Illustration daughter

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

Illustration shopping

shopping verb

/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

"He’s shopping for clothes."

Illustration cupcakes

cupcakes noun

/ˈkʌpˌkeɪks/

A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

"My daughter baked delicious cupcakes for her class party. "

Illustration downtown

downtown noun

/ˈdaʊntaʊn/ /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/

The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

"We went downtown to buy groceries for the family picnic. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration decorated

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration youngest

youngest adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡəst/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"