endearing

American  

[en-deer-ing] / ɛnˈdɪər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. tending to make dear or beloved.

2. manifesting or evoking affection.

   an endearing smile.

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Other Word Forms

• endearingly adverb
• self-endearing adjective
• unendearing adjective
• unendearingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of endearing

First recorded in 1615–25; endear + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Some of this clumsiness is simply the endearing choreography of learning something new.

From Salon

The acting is fine, the characters generally endearing, and anyone familiar with local theater—or even just entertainments about local theater—will know the types.

From The Wall Street Journal

A tour of Paris, great action sequences, the always endearing Tom Hanks and a literally beatific conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times

Puccini’s endearing Parisian bohemians reflected who we are, our issues and our weirdness.

From Los Angeles Times

Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• captivating
• charming