Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

Synonym of endearment.

present participle of endear.

plural of endearing

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection. / The state or characteristic of being endeared. / An expression of affection.

(obsolete) To make (something) more precious or valuable. / (obsolete) To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of. / (obsolete) To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of endear

simple past tense and past participle of endear

plural of endearer

(rare) One who or that which endears.