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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 180 synonyms and 134 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for darling

  • admirable
  • admired
  • admirer
  • adorable
  • adored
  • affable
  • agreeable
  • alluring
  • amiable
  • amour
  • amusing
  • angel
  • appealing
  • appreciated
  • attractive
  • baby
  • beau
  • beautiful
  • beloved
  • blessed
  • blest
  • blissful
  • boy
  • boyfriend
  • bride
  • calming
  • captivating
  • charming
  • cheerful
  • cheery
  • cherished
  • comfortable
  • comforting
  • congenial
  • cordial
  • crush
  • cup of tea
  • date
  • dear
  • dear one
  • dearest
  • dearie
  • delectable
  • delicious
  • delightful
  • delightsome
  • desirable
  • disarming
  • diverting
  • doll
  • dreamy
  • dulcet
  • ecstatic
  • elating
  • embraceable
  • enchanting
  • endearing
  • engaging
  • enjoyable
  • entertaining
  • entrancing
  • enviable
  • escort
  • esteemed
  • euphoric
  • exhilarating
  • fair-haired
  • fair-haired boy
  • fascinating
  • fave
  • favored
  • favorite
  • felicific
  • felicitous
  • fellow
  • fetching
  • flame
  • fond
  • friend
  • friendly
  • gal
  • gallant
  • genial
  • girl
  • girlfriend
  • glad
  • good
  • good-natured
  • good-tempered
  • goodly
  • gracious
  • grateful
  • gratifying
  • groom
  • happy
  • heartthrob
  • heavenly
  • hon
  • honey
  • honeybunch
  • hospitable
  • husband
  • inamorata
  • intended
  • intoxicating
  • inviting
  • jewel
  • jolly
  • joyous
  • kind
  • kindly
  • kissable
  • ladylove
  • lass
  • light of my life
  • likable
  • likeable
  • lovable
  • love
  • loveable
  • loved
  • lovely
  • lover
  • lovesome
  • luscious
  • man
  • minion
  • mistress
  • nice
  • nirvanic
  • one and only
  • palatable
  • paramour
  • personable
  • pet
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • pleasurable
  • precious
  • preference
  • preferred
  • pretty
  • prize
  • prized
  • rapturous
  • recreative
  • relishable
  • relished
  • reputable
  • respectable
  • revered
  • satisfying
  • savory
  • savoury
  • significant other
  • soothing
  • special
  • speed
  • squeeze
  • steady
  • sugar
  • suitor
  • swain
  • sweet
  • sweetheart
  • sweetie
  • sweetie pie
  • tasty
  • tempting
  • tootsie
  • treasure
  • treasured
  • truelove
  • welcome
  • well-disposed
  • white-headed
  • wife
  • winning
  • winsome
  • wooer

Antonyms for darling

Meanings of darling

  • noun
    1. A person who is dear to one.
    2. A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
    3. An affectionate term of address.
    4. (by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
  • adjective
    1. Dear; cherished.
    2. 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 314 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to darling, such as: abandoned, abhorred, abhorrent, abominable, abominated, abomination, admirable.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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