# endearing

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #24,436

## Definitions
1. Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

## Etymology
From endear + -ing.

## Easily confused with
- **entering** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/endearing-vs-entering)
- **enduring** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/endearing-vs-enduring)

## Common misspellings (13)
`ednearing`, `endaering`, `enddearing`, `endeairng`, `endearign`, `endearingg`, `endearinng`, `endearnig`, `endearring`, `enderaing`, `enedaring`, `enndearing`, `nedearing`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/endearing