Endearing
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Pet the Dog: Pete's father has an endearing moment with Debbie at the hospital, but he's still a mooch.
Source: Film / This Is 40 -
A subtrope of Pet the Dog, this is when a tough or intimidating character is made more endearing via a loving relationship with their mother.
Source: Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas - The title character is a mild-mannered mouse watchmaker who solves his cases with the help of his pet ladybug, Terfle, his love interest Linka Perflinger, his mentor Mirrin Stentrill and various colorful and endearing friends.
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