Darling vs. Nickname — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Darling and Nickname
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Definitions
Darling➦
A dearly beloved person.
Nickname➦
A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character, particularly by school bullies.
Darling➦
One that is greatly liked or preferred; a favorite
"the pride and vanity of the rich, the darlings of fate" (Mario Puzo).
Nickname➦
A descriptive name added to or replacing the actual name of a person, place, or thing.
Darling➦
Dearly beloved.
Nickname➦
A familiar or shortened form of a proper name.
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Darling➦
Regarded with special favor; favorite
"Metaphysics and poetry ... are my darling studies" (Samuel Taylor Coleridge).
Nickname➦
To give a nickname to.
Darling➦
(Informal) Charming or amusing
A darling hat.
Nickname➦
(Archaic) To call by an incorrect name; misname.
Darling➦
A person who is dear to one.
Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her mother's darling.
Nickname➦
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
"The Big Apple" is a common nickname for New York City.
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Darling➦
A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
The girl next door picks up all my shopping for me. She is such a darling.
Nickname➦
A familiar, shortened or diminutive name for a person or thing.
My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny.
Darling➦
(by extension) A person or thing very popular with a certain group.
A media darling
A darling of the theatre
Nickname➦
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
Gerald, nicknamed "Jerry", was usually a very cheerful person.
Darling➦
Dear; cherished.
She is my darling wife of twenty-two years.
Nickname➦
A name given in affectionate familiarity, sportive familiarity, contempt, or derision; a familiar or an opprobrious appellation; as, Nicholas's nickname is Nick.
Darling➦
Charming
Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on.
Nickname➦
To give a nickname to; to call by a nickname.
You nickname virtue; vice you should have spoke.
I altogether disclaim what has been nicknamed the doctrine of finality.
Darling➦
One dearly beloved; a favorite.
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss.
Nickname➦
A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name);
Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
Henry's nickname was Slim
Darling➦
Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Nickname➦
A descriptive name for a place or thing;
The nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'
Darling➦
A special loved one
Nickname➦
Give a nickname to
Darling➦
An Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Darling➦
Dearly loved
