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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