DARLINGLY

Etymology

Adverb

darlingly (comparative more darlingly, superlative most darlingly)

In a darling way.

Synonyms

• cutely

Source: Wiktionary


DARLING

Dar"ling, n. Etym: [OE. derling, deorling, AS. deórling; deóre dear + -ling. See Dear, and -ling.]

Definition: One dearly beloved; a favorite. And can do naught but wail her darling's loss. Shak.

Dar"ling, a.

Definition: Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite. "Some darling science." I. Watts. "Darling sin." Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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