endearing

But naturally the actors are not portraying them in the guise of the movie’s endearing dolts.

Bell has an infectious optimism, an endearing love of her craft and is impressively clear in what makes her tick.

The stated intent is to share Bessie’s story when she no longer can, and surprisingly, everyone accepts this, perhaps because Squibb is too endearing to stay mad at.

The Tesla board’s faith in Musk is, in a sense, endearing.

He works hard for his laughs, sometimes too hard, but he’s an endearing imp — an overwhelmed freelancer trying to survive the unforgiving gig economy of his age.