English Explanatory Dictionary

endearing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.
noun
  1. Synonym of endearment.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of endear.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ En-us-endearing.flac en-au-endearing.ogg

Word forms

endearing more endearing most endearing endearings

Etymology

From endear + -ing.

Synonyms

cute endearment

Antonyms

unendearing

Related words

endear endearer endearment

Derived words

endearingly endearingness unendearing unendearingly
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