Synonyms of darling
97 similar words
Another word for darling is dear. Other synonyms of darling are precious, dearest, love, babe and pet.
Synonyms and similar words for darling
nounOften used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- darlDarling (as a term of address).
- babber
- babeA darling (a term of endearment).
- preciousSomeone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
- baeDarling (term of endearment).
- baby
- babycakesA term of endearment for a young woman.
- bubba
- buttercup
- cabbage
- chickabiddy
- chickadee
- chuck
- cupcake
- cutie
- dag Australia
- dearA very kind, loving person.
- dear heartTerm of affection; sweetheart.
- dearestA beloved person; a term of endearment.
- dearieA person who is dear; sweetie.
- dearling
- dollA term of endearment.
- doodlebug
- dove
- duckA term of endearment; pet; darling.
- duckyA term of endearment.
- dumpling
- famA term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relatives.
- heartA term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address.
- heartfaceA term of endearment.
- heartlingA term of endearment, similar to darling.
- heartmateA sweetheart.
- hinny
- hon
- honeyA term of affection.
- honey bun
- honeybunchHoney, darling (term of endearment).
- honeybugTerm of endearment.
- honeybunnyA term of endearment; honey, sweetheart.
- honeycakesTerm of endearment for a young woman.
- honeypieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- jewel
- jo ScotlandDarling, sweetheart.
- kidder
- lambchop
- lambkin
- lass (archaic except UK
- dialectal (chiefly Geordie
- Wearside)
- informal or poetic)
- lieflingOne held as lief or dear; a darling.
- little one
- loveA person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
- lovebug
- lovelingA beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing.
- lovieA surname.
- luvvy
- m'dearAn affectionate term of address.
- moppet
- mopsy
- muffinTerm of endearment.
- old beanAn old friend; an old chap or fellow.
- old sportA term of endearment for a friend.
- pally US
- petAny person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
- petal
- poppet
- pug
- pumpkin
- pussumsA term of endearment for a cat.
- sausage
- schnookums
- shugA term of endearment.
- snicklefritz
- snookumsA term of endearment, especially for a child.
- snuggums
- squishy
- sugSugar; sweetheart (as a term of endearment).
- sugarA term of endearment.
- sugar baby
- sugar beetDarling; sweetheart.
- sugar-plumTerm of endearment: sweetheart, darling.
- sugarpieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- sweet pea
- sweetcheeksA term of endearment.
- sweetheart
- sweetie
- sweetie pieA sweetheart; a beloved person.
- sweets
- sweetlingDarling; sometimes used as a term of endearment.
- treasure
- woobie
- bully obsoleteA darling, sweetheart (male or female).
- miting obsoleteA little one; a mite.
- mouse obsolete
- muss obsolete
- pussy archaic
Meaning of darling
- noun Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- noun A person who is kind, sweet, etc., and thus lovable; a pet, a sweetheart; also, an animal or thing which is cute and lovable.
- noun A favourite.
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