darling

The word “darling” has 2 syllables: dar-ling.

It's pronounced as /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for darling?

In the thesaurus, “darling” has 22 synonyms and 53 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for darling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for darling

adorable
beloved
cherished
dear
delicious
delightful
enjoyable
favorite
good
heavenly
loved
nice
pleasant
pleasing
precious
pretty
satisfying
special
sweet
sweetheart
sweetie
welcome

Antonyms for darling

abhorred
abhorrent
abominable
abomination
anathema
bilious
boring
bugbear
commonplace
contemptible
despised
detestable
detested
disagreeable
disfavored
disgusting
disliked
distasteful
dull
flat
forgotten
ghastly
hated
hateful
hellish
horrible
horrid
ignored
insipid
irksome
loathed
loathsome
lousy
miserable
nasty
obnoxious
odious
offensive
repellent
repugnant
repulsive
sad
tedious
ugly
unbeloved
unhappy
unloved
unpalatable
unpleasant
unsavory
unwelcome
vile
wretched

Meanings of darling

noun

A person who is dear to one.
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
An affectionate term of address.
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.

adjective

Dear; cherished.
Charming.

Example Sentences

She affectionately called her daughter "darling" as she tucked her into bed.
The actor greeted his fans with a warm smile and said, "Hello, darlings!"
The couple shared a tender moment, whispering sweet nothings to each other's darling ears.
"You look absolutely stunning, darling," he exclaimed as she walked down the aisle.
The elderly couple held hands, their love for each other evident in their darling gestures.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to darling, such as: abhorred, abhorrent, abominable, abomination, adorable, anathema, beloved.

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