Endearingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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endearingly

 

[ ɪnˈdɪrɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

affectionate manner

Endearingly is an adverb that describes doing something in a way that inspires affection or love. It often refers to actions or behaviors that are charming or likable, causing others to feel warm or affectionate toward the individual exhibiting such traits. The term is frequently used to characterize the manner in which someone expresses endearment or tenderness. For example, a person might smile endearingly at a child or pets might behave endearingly with their owners.

Synonyms

affectionately, charmingly, lovingly

Examples of usage

  • She smiled endearingly at her grandmother.
  • The puppy wagged its tail endearingly.
  • He spoke endearingly to his friends.
  • The child hugged her doll endearingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "endearingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afetuosamente

🇮🇳 प्रियता से

🇩🇪 liebevoll

🇮🇩 dengan kasih sayang

🇺🇦 лагідно

🇵🇱 z czułością

🇯🇵 愛情を込めて

🇫🇷 avec tendresse

🇪🇸 con cariño

🇹🇷 sevecen bir şekilde

🇰🇷 사랑스럽게

🇸🇦 بمحبة

🇨🇿 s láskou

🇸🇰 s láskou

🇨🇳 亲切地

🇸🇮 z ljubeznijo

🇮🇸 me ást

🇰🇿 махаббатпен

🇬🇪 სიყვარულით

🇦🇿 sevgi ilə

🇲🇽 con cariño

Etymology

The word 'endearingly' is derived from the verb 'endear', which comes from the Old English 'endearian', meaning 'to make dear' or 'to attach to'. The prefix 'en-' typically means to cause to be in a certain state, while '-dear' has origins in Old English 'deore', meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. The transition to the adverb form '-ingly' indicates a manner of action. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe actions that evoke endearment and affection, and it has become a common part of the English lexicon in contexts related to love, warmth, and tenderness. 'Endearingly' captures the essence of actions that create bonds of affection between individuals, whether in personal relationships or more general interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,602, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.