noun

used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person.

good night, darling

dear,dearest,dear one,love,lover,sweetheart,beloved,sweet,querida,honey,angel,pet,sweetie,sugar,honey pie,sweetie pie,cutie pie,babe,baby,bae,doll,poppet,treasure,sweeting

adjective

beloved.

his darling wife

dear,dearest,precious,adored,loved,beloved,much loved,favourite,cherished,treasured,prized,esteemed,worshipped,idolized,lionized