Endearment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

Definitions of endearment

noun a word or phrase expressing love or affection

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of endearment in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of endearment

past tense

endearmented

plural

endearments

comparative

more endearing

superlative

most endearing

present tense

endears

future tense

will endear

perfect tense

have endeared

continuous tense

is endearing

singular

endearment

positive degree

endearing

infinitive

to endear

gerund

endearing

participle

endearing

Origin and Evolution of endearment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'endearment' originated from the Old French word 'en-' (meaning 'in, inside') and 'digne' (meaning 'worthy').
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to actions or words that make someone feel loved or cherished, the meaning of 'endearment' has evolved to include terms of affection or fondness used in relationships.