endearing

adjective

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Synonyms of endearing next

: arousing feelings of affection or admiration

an endearing habit/quality

… the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television …—

Frank Owen

endearingly

in-ˈdir-iŋ-lē

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adverb

an endearingly warmhearted person

Examples of endearing in a Sentence

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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As the year closes, Pesto is beginning his awkward teen years and molting his endearing fluff in favor of adult feathers meant for swimming. —

Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024 From Kilpatrick’s endearing intensity to a supporting cast that includes Phylicia Rashad and Morris Chestnut, Diarra From Detroit is well worth the price of yet another streaming subscription. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 The endearing moment unfolded during the Carolina Panthers showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Cementing the piece to the event, which 112 years later remains unforgettable, is an endearing inscription. —

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