endearing
adjective
en·dear·ing
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: arousing feelings of affection or admiration
an endearing habit/quality
… the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television …—
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you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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For their version, TWS added an endearing shoulder shake to the choreography that enticed a slew of A-list Korean celebrities to imitate them.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The Charming British Spot Drawing in Curious Travelers This endearing British town—or village, rather—makes for one of the country's best day trips, says Rob Crossan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The music offers a weirdly endearing portrait of fame in Estonia.
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—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The Charming British Spot Drawing in Curious Travelers This endearing British town—or village, rather—makes for one of the country's best day trips, says Rob Crossan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The music offers a weirdly endearing portrait of fame in Estonia.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for endearing
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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