endearing

== English == === Etymology === From endear +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/, /ɛn-/ (General American) IPA(key): /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɪəɹɪŋ Hyphenation: en‧dear‧ing === Adjective === endearing (comparative more endearing, superlative most endearing) Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way. Synonym: cute Antonym: unendearing ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== endear endearer endearment ==== Translations ==== === Noun === endearing (plural endearings) Synonym of endearment. === Verb === endearing present participle and gerund of endear. === Anagrams === Grenadine, engrained, grenadine