endearing
[ en-deer-ing ]
/ ɛnˈdɪər ɪŋ /
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adjective
tending to make dear or beloved.
manifesting or evoking affection: an endearing smile.
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OTHER WORDS FROM endearing
en·dear·ing·ly, adverbself-en·dear·ing, adjectiveun·en·dear·ing, adjectiveun·en·dear·ing·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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endearing
/ (ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ) /
adjective
giving rise to love or esteem; charming
Derived forms of endearing
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