endearment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
  2. The state or characteristic of being endeared.
  3. An expression of affection.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

endearment endearments indearment

Etymology

From endear + -ment.

Related words

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