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endearing

/ɛn-/

verb

Meaning

  • To make (something) more precious or valuable.

  • To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.

  • To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

  • To make (someone) dear or precious.

Synonyms

bedear

adjective

Meaning

  • Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

Synonyms

cute

noun

Meaning

  • The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

  • The state or characteristic of being endeared.

  • An expression of affection.

Synonyms

term of endearment,
belovedness