WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
en•dear•ing
(en dēr′ing),USA pronunciation adj.
en•dear′ing•ly, adv.
- tending to make dear or beloved.
- manifesting or evoking affection:an endearing smile.
- endear + -ing2 1615–25
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