endearing
Example Sentences
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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.
From Los Angeles Times
Once the film and soundtrack established reggae’s appeal, Mr. Cliff began making albums with a harder feel and stronger messages, though his voice was always soft and endearing.
As the eponymous figure, a global Hollywood icon, Mr. Clooney is obtuse yet endearing as his character tries to reconnect with his young-adult daughter on a jaunt through Europe to an Italian film festival.
His return was subdued in every sense — he didn’t tease the concerts with any new material, and there was an endearing awkwardness to his stage presence — but the audience respected that.
From New York Times
But “Winter Boy” shines when it allows its actors to quietly play out family dynamics, with Lacoste, Binoche and especially Kircher wearing the many shades of grief with effortless, endearing naturalism.
From New York Times
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