endearing
adjective
en·dear·ing
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: arousing feelings of affection or admiration
an endearing habit/quality
… the character he plays … is one of the most endearing on television …—
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you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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Heo and Jo make an endearing duo that ultimately delivers.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Hamilton Leithauser taps into Queen City charm in opening anecdote
Opener Hamilton Leithauser treated a sparse crowd to an endearing tidbit of his family history amid the breezy indie tunes that made up his set.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Meadows of Dan also lays claim to one of the most photographed spots on the parkway (the historic Mabry Mill), an old-fashioned candy factory, and several endearing places to grab something to eat—including Primitive Coffee Market, Jane’s Country Cafe, and Poor Farmers Market.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Hamilton Leithauser taps into Queen City charm in opening anecdote
Opener Hamilton Leithauser treated a sparse crowd to an endearing tidbit of his family history amid the breezy indie tunes that made up his set.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Meadows of Dan also lays claim to one of the most photographed spots on the parkway (the historic Mabry Mill), an old-fashioned candy factory, and several endearing places to grab something to eat—including Primitive Coffee Market, Jane’s Country Cafe, and Poor Farmers Market.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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