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Meanings of endearing in English

Lovable especially in a childlike or naive way.

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Usage of endearing in English
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Even the Land Rover incident last year just made him more endearing.
The Guardian
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This endearing quality showed itself, just now and then, in his clothes.
The Guardian
3
Helene follows this sentence with a cute, slightly awkward but endearing giggle.
Radio NZ
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The naturally endearing ways of the angelic child were treated as dissimulation.
Pierrette
5
She feels the endearing warmth of it and hears its soft breathing.
The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation
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Sir Francis Bacon is an interesting and endearing fellow in many respects.
The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
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Often the little gift remains as a most endearing and useful souvenir.
Manners and Social Usages
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Juliet scowled - something else that the local louts found very endearing.
Artemis Fowl
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This is indeed endearing, and I owe you the Debt of Gratitude.
The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4
10
It's Lucas' reaction that proves what an endearing chap he is, though.
The South African
11
Now, to most people, this might just sound like an endearing term.
The South African
12
But the charming folk of Kate Stables and co was immediately endearing.
The Irish Times
13
She had been self-conscious of it, but I had thought it endearing.
Demon: a memoir
14
Which is irritating, on the one hand, and endearing on the other.
Seraphina
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An increasing murmur of sobs and endearing names mounted up to me.
Romance
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This very trait of his had rendered association with him so endearing.
The Mettle of the Pasture
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Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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