Dear and Endearing

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Dear adjective - Having qualities that tend to make one loved.

Usage example: a dear friend that I would do anything for

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Endearing is a synonym for dear. In some cases you can use "Endearing" instead an adjective "Dear".

Nearby Words: dearly, deary, dearie

Endearing adjective - Having qualities that tend to make one loved.

Usage example: you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing

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Dear is a synonym for endearing in lovable topic. You can use "Dear" instead an adjective "Endearing".

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