darling
dar-ling
adjective
Extremely charming, adorable, or delightful; highly cherished and pleasing.
"What a darling little puppy!"
noun
An affectionate term for a beloved person, often used as a direct address.
"Hello, darling, how was your day?"
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dear, beloved, loved, honey, love, sweetie, baby, dearest, sweetheart, deary, dearie, favorite