endearing

/ɛn-//inˈdɪɹiŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To make (something) more precious or valuable.

  2. 2

    To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.

  3. 3

    To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

  4. 4

    To make (someone) dear or precious.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

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noun

  1. 1

    The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

  2. 2

    The state or characteristic of being endeared.

  3. 3

    An expression of affection.

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