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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Their friendship — initially competitive and then endearing — takes center stage.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
But there’s an endearing hangout vibe in each flick that suggests the cure for male loneliness is becoming a mercenary and going on missions with your bros, who are also mercenaries.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
And instead of being sweet or endearing, this behavior comes off as smothering, inappropriate, or suspicious.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Not to mention, their friendship is endearing to fans even outside of San Jose.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
But there’s an endearing hangout vibe in each flick that suggests the cure for male loneliness is becoming a mercenary and going on missions with your bros, who are also mercenaries.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
And instead of being sweet or endearing, this behavior comes off as smothering, inappropriate, or suspicious.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Not to mention, their friendship is endearing to fans even outside of San Jose.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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