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

Because there is such scant biographical information available, this is especially valuable and endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s an endearing public image signifying how much fun he is having in his senior season.

From Los Angeles Times

As an evocation of a remarkable figure, by turns obstinate and unexpectedly endearing, Longford’s book remains unsurpassed.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Michael has done an incredible job from a public-relations angle of endearing himself to his audience and gaining new fans,” he said.

From MarketWatch

“I wanted to laugh with them and sometimes their naivete is funny and endearing. But I never wanted to ridicule them. Of course, it’s a very scary thing to try and do.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• captivating
• charming