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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Seeing the fairies given to several fans after the performance was endearing, especially seeing their faces light up.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The giant whale is both one of the series' most endearing characters and one of the most interesting locations.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
A number of post commenters said that they personally would not be bothered by the encounter, and several people even found the OP’s description of the teen endearing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
That naivete is endearing: The accomplished novelist becomes a novice, trying to improve through eager dedication.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The giant whale is both one of the series' most endearing characters and one of the most interesting locations.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
A number of post commenters said that they personally would not be bothered by the encounter, and several people even found the OP’s description of the teen endearing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
That naivete is endearing: The accomplished novelist becomes a novice, trying to improve through eager dedication.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
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 19 Aug. 2025.
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