endearing

adjective

en·​dear·​ing in-ˈdir-iŋ How to pronounce endearing (audio)
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Synonyms of endearing
: 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 How to pronounce endearing (audio)
en-
adverb
an endearingly warmhearted person

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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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It's been very endearing to watch. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 He was quietly spoken, had some very endearing habits. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026 But what matters most is that people see the affection between a man and his dog — a bond that has unexpectedly become one of the World Cup’s most endearing images. — Fernanda Pesce, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 But what matters most is that people see the affection between a man and his dog — a bond that has unexpectedly become one of the World Cup’s most endearing images. — ABC News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for endearing

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of endearing was in 1766

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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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