endearing

[ en-deer-ing ]
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adjective
  1. tending to make dear or beloved.

  2. manifesting or evoking affection: an endearing smile.

Origin of endearing

1
First recorded in 1615–25; endear + -ing2

Other words from endearing

  • en·dear·ing·ly, adverb
  • self-en·dear·ing, adjective
  • un·en·dear·ing, adjective
  • un·en·dear·ing·ly, adverb

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How to use endearing in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for endearing

endearing

/ (ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. giving rise to love or esteem; charming

Derived forms of endearing

  • endearingly, adverb

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