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adjective en·dear·ing \in-ˈdir-iŋ, en-\

Definition of endearing

  1. :  arousing feelings of affection or admiration an endearing habit/quality … the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television … — Frank Owen

endearingly

play \in-ˈdir-iŋ-lē, en-\ adverb an endearingly warmhearted person

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1766

First Known Use of endearing

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endearing Synonyms

Synonyms
adorable, darling, dear, disarming, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome
Antonyms
abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable
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embraceable, kissable; beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured; attractive, beautiful, desirable, lovely; alluring, appealing, captivating, charming, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fascinating, fetching; admirable, likable (or likeable), reputable, respectable; affable, agreeable, cheerful, cordial, friendly, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, kind, nice, pleasant; delightful, pleasing, well-disposed
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unloved; contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched; frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive; ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile; appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening

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