Meaning & use

endearingly

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In a manner that inspires affection or fondness.

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The puppy stumbled endearingly across the living room floor.

He was endearingly awkward during his first public speech.

A note on using this word

Endearingly comes from 'endear,' meaning to make someone or something beloved.

Words with a similar meaning

charminglysweetly

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Words with an opposite meaning

repulsivelyoff-puttingly

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