Antonyms for darling

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dahr-ling

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɑr lɪŋ

Definition of darling

Origin : Old English deorling "darling, favorite minion," double diminutive of deor "dear" (see dear (adj.)). The vowel shift from -e- to -a- (16c.) is usual for -er- followed by a consonant. "It is better to be An olde mans derlyng, than a yong mans werlyng" (1562).

noun sweetheart, favorite person

Example sentences :

She was saying in a thick, soft voice, "It was wrong of you, my darling."
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

You don't know, darling, the wickedness of that villainous baggage.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

All the regret I shall have, if I die, my darling, will be to have no child from you.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

Go, my darling; call upon the notary, and tell him to be quick about you know what.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

She said, 'Do what you like, darling, but don't worry me about it!'
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

She pushed the door to, but before she could close it, he whispered "Good-night, my darling!"
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

He, once the heir to such fortunes, the darling of such affections!
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

They also said something about the darling coming to see his aunties.
Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Then he pushed past her, where she floundered, and lifted out his darling.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

Now, Pet, my darling, you had better go along with Mother and get ready for the boat.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for darling

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