— darlingly , adv. — darlingness , n.
/dahr"ling/ , n.
1. a person very dear to another; one dearly loved.
2. ( sometimes cap. ) an affectionate or familiar term of address.
3. a person or thing in great favor; a favorite: She was the darling of café society.
adj.
4. very dear; dearly loved: my darling child.
5. favorite; cherished.
6. Informal. charming; cute; lovable: What a darling baby!
[ bef. 900; ME derling, OE deorling. See DEAR, -LING 1 ]