endearing

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/
US: /ɪnˈdɪrɪŋ/

  1. Likable and sweet; inspiring affection.

    1. She has an endearing smile.
    2. His endearing clumsiness always made us laugh, despite the messes he created.

Synonyms

adorable lovable sweet delightful charming

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "endearing" is /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪnˈdɪrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "endearing": adorable, lovable, sweet, delightful, charming.

Example usage of "endearing": "She has an endearing smile.". More examples on the page.