darlingPronunciation: /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/Translate darling | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of darling noun used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person:good night, darling a lovable or endearing person:he’s such a darling a person who is particularly popular with a certain group:he is the darling of Labour’s left wing adjective beloved:his darling wife (in affected use) pretty; charming:a darling little pillbox hatPhrases be a darling used as a friendly or encouraging preface to a request:be a darling and don’t mention I’m hereOrigin: Old English dēorling (see dear, -ling)darling in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of darling in the US English dictionary