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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The outfitting decision was simultaneously unnecessary and endearing.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
The actor and comedian, 46, shared an endearing message to his wife Eniko during an interview with E!
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Directed by Bong, who co-wrote the script with Jason Yu, the feature — in development since 2019 — follows Ally, a curious and endearing piglet squid living in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
The actor and comedian, 46, shared an endearing message to his wife Eniko during an interview with E!
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Directed by Bong, who co-wrote the script with Jason Yu, the feature — in development since 2019 — follows Ally, a curious and endearing piglet squid living in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
His hauteur could be endearing or off-putting.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 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 15 May. 2026.
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