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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Whether cast as an endearing tough guy or a wrestling villain, DeCosta is ultimately judged on performance — and the draft is his headlining gig.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Joel Polis and Jill Remez are gruff but endearing as Sarah’s set-in-their-ways parents.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the same post, the actress also shared this endearing pic of Morgan getting some cuddles with George.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Joel Polis and Jill Remez are gruff but endearing as Sarah’s set-in-their-ways parents.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the same post, the actress also shared this endearing pic of Morgan getting some cuddles with George.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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