DARLING

[noun], [adjective] [not gradable] - (a person who is) greatly loved or liked(to someone you love) Oh darling, I do love you. [as form of address](to someone you are being friendly to, but not used between men) Here's your change, darling. [as form of address]In spite of his unpopularity in the USSR, Gorbachev remained a/the darling of (= very popular with) the West right to the end. [C](in a letter to someone you love) Darling Martha, It was lovely to see you at the weekend. [before noun]We've just bought a darling (= charming) little cottage in the country. [before noun]