Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/
noun a word or phrase expressing love or affection
A1 She called him a sweet endearment before hanging up the phone.
A2 In some cultures, using endearments is a common way to show affection.
B1 He always uses endearments like 'sweetheart' and 'darling' when talking to his girlfriend.
B2 The old couple's endearments for each other were heartwarming to witness.
C1 The author's use of endearments in the novel added depth to the characters' relationships.
C2 The politician's public endearments towards his supporters were seen as insincere by many.
adjective used to describe something that is meant to express love or affection
A1 She gave him an endearment nickname like 'sweetie'.
A2 The child's endearment smile melted everyone's hearts.
B1 He whispered an endearment phrase in her ear before leaving.
B2 Their relationship was filled with small endearment gestures.
C1 The author's use of endearment terms added depth to the characters.
C2 The endearment notes they exchanged were filled with love and affection.
formal The politician used the endearment 'my fellow citizens' in his speech to connect with the audience.
informal She always calls her best friend 'sweetie' as a term of endearment.
slang I love it when my grandma calls me 'pumpkin' as a cute endearment.
figurative The old man's wrinkled face held a certain endearment that made everyone feel warm and welcome.
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