endearing adj 1: lovable especially in a childlike or naive way [syn: {adorable}, {endearing}, {lovely}]
Endear \En*dear"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Endeared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Endearing}.] 1. To make dear or beloved. "To be endeared to a king." --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To raise the price or cost of; to make costly or expensive. [R.] --King James I. (1618). [1913 Webster]
Endearing \En*dear"ing\, a. Making dear or beloved; causing love. -- {En*dear"ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]