endearing
adjective
en·dear·ing
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: arousing feelings of affection or admiration
an endearing habit/quality
… the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television …—
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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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As much is clear in the vivid animation, layered jokes, and peculiar fixations — an endearing combination that heightens what could’ve been a forgettable series.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
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Wilhelmina is endearing but awkward.
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One of the things that drew Kaplow to this story was the complicated, yet endearing relationship between Rodgers and Hart.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Pokémon Rivals and Photography Partners What makes Garrett and Kim even more endearing is how normal their downtime sounds.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Wilhelmina is endearing but awkward.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the things that drew Kaplow to this story was the complicated, yet endearing relationship between Rodgers and Hart.
—Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for endearing
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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