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单词 endearing
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endearingn.

Etymology: < endear v. + -ing suffix1.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: enˈdearing.
The action of endear v.; †concrete a caress, mode of showing affection.
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the mind > emotion > love > affection > [noun] > action of winning the affection of
winningc1380
endearing1622
the mind > emotion > love > action of caressing > [noun] > instance of caressing
toya1400
endearing1622
fondling1640
caressa1657
endearment1702
fondle1750
woo1937
love-up1953
society > trade and finance > monetary value > price > fluctuation in price > [noun] > (an) increase in price > raising price
endearing1622
endearment1864
1622 E. Misselden Free Trade 106 The..losse that thereby will fall..vpon all men in the endearing of all things.
1654 R. Whitlock Ζωοτομία 324 Endearings, minted current, according to the lawfullnesse or unlawfullnesse of the Love they would procure.
1678 Young Man's Calling Introd. 3 Intended for the endearing of God.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online September 2021).

endearingadj.

Etymology: < endear v. + -ing suffix2.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: enˈdearing.
That endears: (a) that wins or inspires affection; (b) manifesting affection, caressing.
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the mind > emotion > love > quality of being lovable > [adjective] > specifically of a person
fondling1582
endearing1667
pet1870
teddy-bearish1973
ditzy1979
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost iv. 337 Nor gentle purpose, nor endearing smiles Wanted. View more context for this quotation
1680 H. More Apocalypsis Apocalypseos 50 This is but a just reward of Thy endearing sufferings upon the Cross.
1741 S. Richardson Pamela IV. xliv. 266 I have a better and more indearing Husband than ever.
1878 Queen Victoria Let. in London Gaz. 27 Dec. The noble and endearing qualities of her whom all now mourn.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online June 2019).
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