adj
endearing
ihn-DEER-rihng
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.”
adj
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Making someone likeable or lovable, often in a charming, slightly imperfect way.
"His clumsy attempts to cook dinner were oddly endearing."
"She has an endearing habit of laughing at her own jokes."
How to use endearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that makes you feel warmth or affection toward a person.
Common pairings
endearing quality
endearing habit
find something endearing
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Word forms
- Plural
- endearings
- Comparative
- more endearing
- Superlative
- most endearing
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Etymology
From endear ("to make dear") plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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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.
