<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person very dear to another; one dearly loved.</li><li>(sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address.</li><li>a person or thing in great favor; a favorite: She was the darling of café society.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>very dear; dearly loved: my darling child.</li><li>favorite; cherished.</li><li>Informal. charming; cute; lovable: What a darling baby!</li></ul>