endearing
Endearing (adj) means making someone likeable or lovable, often in a charming, slightly imperfect way. Example: “His clumsy attempts to cook dinner were oddly endearing.”
How to use endearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that makes you feel warmth or affection toward a person.
Word forms
more endearing comparative, endearings plural, most endearing superlative
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His clumsy attempts to cook dinner were oddly _____.
Etymology
From endear ("to make dear") plus the suffix -ing.
Rhymes for endearing
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What does “endearing” mean?
The word “endearing” means making someone likeable or lovable, often in a charming, slightly imperfect way. In plain terms, describes something that makes you feel warmth or affection toward a person.
How do you pronounce “endearing”?
“Endearing” is pronounced ihn-DEER-rihng (/ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “endearing” in a sentence?
Here is “endearing” used in a sentence: “His clumsy attempts to cook dinner were oddly endearing.”
What part of speech is “endearing”?
“Endearing” is an adjective.