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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Prince George seems to have inherited Princess Diana’s endearing shyness. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Beyond serving as another neat MLB collectible in a season full of them, Murakami’s bobblehead was an homage to everything that has made the former Nippon Professional Baseball star so endearing to fans. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Swirling with humor, beguiling suspects, and an endearing second-chance romance, this crime puzzle is utterly irresistible. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 Southern nicknames often have no rhyme or reason but are deeply endearing and permanent. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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