darling
/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/
A person who is dear to one.
Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
An affectionate term of address.
Pass the wine, would you darling?
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
a darling of the theatre