The difference between Darling and Dear

When used as nouns, darling means a person who is dear to one, whereas dear means a very kind, loving person.

When used as adjectives, darling means dear, whereas dear means high in price.

Dear is also interjection with the meaning: indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.

Dear is also adverb with the meaning: dearly.

Dear is also verb with the meaning: to endear.

check bellow for the other definitions of Darling and Dear

Darling as a noun:

A person who is dear to one.
Darling as a noun (by extension):

A person or thing very popular with a certain group.

Examples:

"a media darling"

"a darling of the theatre"

Darling as an adjective:

Dear; cherished.

Examples:

"She is my darling wife of twenty-two years."
Darling as an adjective:

charming

Examples:

"Well isn't that a darling little outfit she has on."

Dear as an adjective (generally, _, dated):

High in price; expensive.

Examples:

"The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."
Dear as an adjective:

Loved; lovable.
Dear as an adjective:

Loving, affectionate, heartfelt

Examples:

"Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."
Dear as an adjective:

Precious to or greatly valued by someone.

Examples:

"The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"
Dear as an adjective:

Examples:

"'Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb...."
Dear as an adjective:

Examples:

"My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!"
Dear as an adjective:

Examples:

"My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!"
Dear as an adjective (obsolete):

Noble.

Dear as a noun:

A very kind, loving person.

Examples:

"My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures."
Dear as a noun:

A beloved person.
Dear as a noun:

An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.

Examples:

"Pass me the salt, would you dear?"

Dear as an adjective:

Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Dear as an adjective (obsolete):

Fierce.

Examples:

"The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear."