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endearing

UK
/ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈdɪrɪŋ/

Translations

endearingadjective
more endearing
Comp.
most endearing
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈdɪrɪŋ/
The puppy's endearing antics made everyone in the room smile.
Les pitreries attachantes du chiot ont fait sourire tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
attendrissantEmployé surtout quand le trait suscite de la tendresse ou de l'émotion.
charmantVariante fréquente quand le sens est proche de « plaisant » ou « séduisant par sa gentillesse ».
Synonyms
charming
lovable
adorable
cute
appealing
delightful
winsome
engaging
Antonyms
disgusting
unappealing
repulsive
endearingnoun
endearings
pl
UK
/ɪnˈdɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈdɪr.ɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun meaning the act of causing affection.
Additional translations
attendrissementEmploi nominal rare ; rendu approximatif selon le contexte.
endearverb

endearing

Gerund

endeared
Past Simple
endeared
Past Participle
endearing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdɪə/
US
/ɪnˈdɪr/
rendre sympathiqueEmploi transitif : faire aimer, gagner la sympathie de quelqu’un.
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to everyone in the community.
Sa gentillesse et sa générosité l’ont rendue sympathique à tout le monde dans la communauté.
Additional translations
rendre cherTournure plus littéraire, souvent dans l’idée de « rendre quelqu’un cher à... ».
Synonyms
cherish
affectionate
love
adore
treasure
dote
esteem
endeargerund / present participle

endearing

Used attributively to describe something that inspires affection (e.g., an endearing smile).
attachantSe dit d’une personne, d’un geste ou d’un trait qui inspire l’affection.
The toddler gave an endearing grin that melted everyone's heart.
Le tout-petit a adressé un sourire attachant qui a fait fondre le cœur de tout le monde.
Additional translations
charmantPlus général et un peu plus valorisant selon le contexte.
Synonyms
endearing
charming
lovable
appealing
winsome
attractive
engaging
delightful
sweet
captivating
winning
adorable
pleasing
heartwarming
fetching

Definitions

endearingadjective
Inspiring affection or warm feelings.
The puppy's endearing antics made everyone in the room smile.
endearingnoun
The act or process of making someone or something beloved.
His constant endearing of the audience eventually won their hearts.
endearverb
To cause to be loved or liked.
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to everyone in the community.
endeargerund / present participle
Inspiring affection, love, or fondness; charming.
The toddler gave an endearing grin that melted everyone's heart.
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