endearing
Use Endearing in a sentence
ɪŋ adjective
1.
tending to make dear or beloved.
2.
manifesting or evoking affection: an endearing smile.
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endear (ɪnˈdɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to cause to be beloved or esteemed | |
| endearing (ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| giving rise to love or esteem; charming | |
| endearingly | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Buried in all this reverence are two endearing qualities.
Sometimes the attention to detail can be rather endearing.
We don't need to learn about his mundane issues with his dad, as if they somehow explain his endearing wackiness.
The plot is endearing and fun, and points to a well-written screenplay.
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