endearing
adjective
en·dear·ing
in-ˈdir-iŋ 
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: arousing feelings of affection or admiration
an endearing habit/quality
… the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television …—
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King and his unswervingly loyal buddy, Mister (an endearing Christian Henley), are fighting an insurgency against their limited opportunities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In this endearing interview, the three look back on the film fondly.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 10 Apr. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In this endearing interview, the three look back on the film fondly.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for endearing
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1766, in the meaning defined above
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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