endearing
adjective
en·dear·ing
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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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Examples of endearing in a Sentence
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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Giannis Antetokounmpo The beloved NBA player rose to notoriety due to his skills on the court and his endearing personality.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 29 May 2024
Both songs are endearing, idiosyncratic pop breakouts during a time in which such a thing is increasingly rare.
—Shaad D’souza, New York Times, 22 May 2024
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 29 May 2024
Both songs are endearing, idiosyncratic pop breakouts during a time in which such a thing is increasingly rare.
—Shaad D’souza, New York Times, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for endearing
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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