Meaning & use
endearing
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Inspiring affection or fondness; charming in a way that makes people like someone or something.
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His endearing habit of humming while he cooked always made her smile.
The puppy's clumsy attempts to climb the stairs were endearing.
A note on using this word
Endearing often describes small, imperfect quirks rather than grand qualities, which is part of why it feels warm rather than merely impressive.
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Words with an opposite meaning
off-puttingrepellent
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