noun
- the act of endearing.
- the state of being endeared.
- something that endears; an action or utterance showing affection: to murmur endearments.
noun
- something that endears, such as an affectionate utterance
- the act or process of endearing or the condition of being endeared
“act of endearing,” 1610s, from endear + -ment. Meaning “obligation of gratitude” is from 1620s; that of “action expressive of love” is from 1702.