n. 25B6; noun
good night, darling : DEAR, dearest, love, lover, sweetheart, sweet, beloved; informal honey, angel, pet, sweetie, sugar, babe, baby, poppet, treasure.
the darling of the media : FAVOURITE, pet, idol, hero, heroine; Brit. informal blue-eyed boy/girl.
25B6; adjective
his darling wife : DEAR, dearest, precious, adored, loved, beloved, cherished, treasured, esteemed, worshipped.
a darling little hat : ADORABLE, appealing, charming, cute, sweet, enchanting, bewitching, endearing, dear, delightful, lovely, beautiful, attractive, gorgeous, fetching; Scottish & N. English bonny.