- present participle of endear.
endearing
Example Sentences
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Even as an endearing lack of flashiness drives tens of millions of domestic memberships, affection for Costco can’t be explained by its perceived grit or value alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Nobody Wants This” “ ‘Hacks’ ’ final season should have serious competition in the AI-driven final run of ‘The Comeback,’ and Apple TV’s endearing ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ deserves to break into the comedy pack.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
She pushed her knees out straight before her and let the folds of her white muslin dress and the familiar, endearing, pucker of skin about her knees fill her view.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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