endearing

adjective

en·dear·ing | \ in-ˈdir-iŋ

, en-\

Definition 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

Other Words from endearing Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about endearing

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of endearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Big windows that fit the building were added at the front of the bar, making the place feel open and friendly, and an endearing neon sign over the entry flicks on at night. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "International flavors, down at the corner bar, are an American experience," 3 July 2018 When healthy, Ramirez was one of the league’s most exciting hitters—a line-drive machine married to a goofy, endearing personality. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "The Red Sox Ran Out of Patience With the Underperforming Hanley Ramirez," 25 May 2018 And penguins enjoy wide appeal because of their endearing charm, cuteness, and funny antics. — Jan Hefler, Philly.com, "Endangered penguins splash it up in new digs at Camden's Adventure Aquarium," 16 May 2018 Walter is kind and endearing, humorous and handsome in his boyish way, and Mr. James delivers him with an irresistible glow. — Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, "‘Homecoming’ Review: For Those Who Served," 1 Nov. 2018 Hollywood’s most exciting, endearing, hilariously scene-stealing star. — Vogue, "Tiffany Haddish on Her Career, Her Eritrean Roots, and How She Deals With Hecklers," 1 Aug. 2018 McCollister nails her theater trope mockery while managing to wear the character lightly, letting out an endearing laugh just frequently enough to keep us all in on the joke. — Zach Freeman, chicagotribune.com, "What did I just see? Sarah Squirm tops a long, strange, funny night at Empty Bottle," 13 Feb. 2018 And the heroine shows early signs of being endearing. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, "‘Anna and the Apocalypse’ Review: The Horrors of High School," 29 Nov. 2018 Happily married couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have a long and endearing history of trolling one another on social media. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Blake Lively Just Got Brutally Trolled by Ryan Reynolds Over a Racy Instagram Photo," 30 Sep. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'endearing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.