darlings
Beloved people, collectively
Darlings is the plural of darling—people who are dearly loved or cherished.
Parents call children darlings; lovers call each other darling.
The word extends to favorites: She was the darling of the literary world.
In direct address, darlings can be affectionate or theatrical: Hello, darlings!
The tone ranges from genuine warmth to campy exaggeration.
Affectionate name for beloved
- belovedOne who is treasured
- dearestMost treasured one
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- sweetieFond nickname for someone
angel · treasure · precious · baby · babe · sugar · love · pet
Related people together
- childrenYoung human beings
- spouseMarried partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- babiesVery young children
little ones · beloveds · nearest · dearest · kin · loved ones · treasures · sweethearts
Held dear, prized
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- adoredIntensely cherished
- belovedOne who is treasured
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
valued · prized · esteemed · favored · revered · worshipped · idolized · coddled
Chosen above alternatives
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- favoredShown special preference
- petDomesticated household companion
- blue-eyedHaving pale irises
golden · teacher's pet · fair-haired · privileged · indulged · special · pampered · spoilt
Removal of content
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- revisionAltering to improve
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- excisionCutting out of tissue
trimming · overwriting · self-editing · purple prose · attachment · draft · manuscript
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
sweetie · angel · treasure · precious · baby · babe · sugar · love · pet · poppet
family
Related people together
babies · little ones · beloveds · nearest · dearest · kin · loved ones · treasures · sweethearts · favorites
cherished
Held dear, prized
precious · valued · prized · esteemed · favored · revered · worshipped · idolized · coddled · pampered
preferred
Chosen above alternatives
blue-eyed · golden · teacher's pet · fair-haired · privileged · indulged · special · pampered · spoilt · apple of one's eye
deletion
Removal of content
excision · trimming · overwriting · self-editing · purple prose · attachment · draft · manuscript
- youngsterskids, children, youngsters, toddlers, babies
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, sweetheart
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
- my darling
- little darlingEndearing term for someone cherished
- media darlingFavored subject of coverage
- indie darlingCritically acclaimed independent production
- critical darlingWork reviewers champion
- Wendy Darling