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单词 endearing
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endearing

adjective

en·​dear·​ing in-ˈdir-iŋ How to pronounce endearing (audio)
en-
: 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
in-ˈdir-iŋ-lē How to pronounce endearing (audio)
en-
adverb
an endearingly warmhearted person

Synonyms

  • adorable
  • darling
  • dear
  • disarming
  • lovable
  • loveable
  • lovesome
  • precious
  • sweet
  • winning
  • winsome
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But the appeal of Ryan White’s endearing and emotional documentary is much more grounded. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 Arondir is on the bland side despite Córdova’s strong physical presence, but the tension Nori feels between modest Harfoot tradition and her desire for something grander is an endearing hero’s journey. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2022 Arondir is on the bland side despite Córdova’s strong physical presence, but the tension Nori feels between modest Harfoot tradition and her desire for something grander is an endearing hero’s journey. Michaela Zee, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 The same might’ve been true of Poison except for the endearing fact of frontman Bret Michaels’ deep gratitude to be onstage in a stadium decades after his glory days. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 Take a guess where that endearing scene originally comes from. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 And the Aussie made a particularly endearing impression on the seventh hole. Mark Giannotto, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2022 The easy choice for Finals MVP christened his showing in a number of endearing ways, including a postgame celebration that won't be forgotten anytime soon and a legendary stop at Chick-Fil-A the next day with trophies in tow. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 The client is one of these global brands that has been an endearing part of our lives for more than 75 years. Luis Costa, Forbes, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

endearing 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • adorable
  • dear
  • sweet
  • lovable
  • charming
  • beautiful
  • loved
  • precious
  • lovely
  • loveable
  • darling
  • winsome
  • enchanting
  • disarming
  • attractive
  • winning
  • delightful
  • appealing
  • beloved
  • cherished
  • likable
  • captivating
  • alluring
  • admirable
  • fascinating
  • lovesome
  • desirable
  • embraceable
  • entrancing
  • cheerful
  • engaging
  • kind
  • treasured
  • likeable
  • pleasant
  • favorite
  • pleasing
  • kissable
  • affable
  • favored
  • gracious
  • friendly
  • good-natured
  • agreeable
  • fetching
  • nice
  • genial
  • cordial
  • respectable
  • reputable
  • good-tempered
  • well-disposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loathsome
  • odious
  • detestable
  • unpleasant
  • abhorrent
  • hateful
  • abominable
  • offensive
  • disagreeable
  • horrible
  • disgusting
  • distasteful
  • grotesque
  • repulsive
  • unlovable
  • contemptible
  • wretched
  • repugnant
  • heinous
  • ugly
  • unloved
  • hideous
  • nasty
  • unlikable
  • unattractive
  • lousy
  • obnoxious
  • monstrous
  • frightful
  • awful
  • repellent
  • vile
  • appalling
  • shocking
  • scandalous
  • dreadful
  • revolting
  • obscene
  • unsightly
  • nauseating
  • sickening
  • horrid
  • horrendous
  • repellant
  • ogreish
  • foul
  • ill-favored
  • noisome
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2
as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • charming
  • adorable
  • ingratiating
  • affecting
  • lovable
  • likable
  • insinuating
  • winning
  • winsome
  • likeable
  • loveable
  • disarming
  • touching
  • poignant
  • effusive
  • obsequious
  • deferential
  • sycophantic
  • saccharine
  • servile
  • flattering
  • groveling
  • drooling
  • slobbering
  • oleaginous
  • sugary
  • kowtowing
  • adulatory
  • grovelling
  • soapy
  • unctuous
  • slavering
  • fulsome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repulsive
  • alienating
  • repugnant
  • displeasing
  • unendearing
  • arrogant
  • insolent
  • haughty
  • disaffecting
  • disdainful
  • proud
  • uningratiating
  • scornful
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endearing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of endear
as in ingratiating
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something) They endeared themselves to the whole town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ingratiating
  • massaging
  • complimenting
  • commending
  • coaxing
  • flattering
  • worshiping
  • praising
  • fawning
  • congratulating
  • stroking
  • worshipping
  • cajoling
  • wheedling
  • hero-worshiping
  • overpraising
  • blandishing
  • adulating
  • honeying
  • toadying
  • applauding
  • kowtowing
  • sweet-talking
  • puffing
  • belauding
  • idolizing
  • buttering up
  • eulogizing
  • extolling
  • hero-worshipping
  • blarneying
  • wooing
  • lauding
  • sucking (up to)
  • soft-soaping
  • romancing
  • felicitating
  • gushing
  • courting
  • slobbering
  • slavering
  • drooling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disparaging
  • belittling
  • depreciating
  • decrying
  • putting down
  • bad-mouthing
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