Associations to the word «Endearment»

Wiktionary

ENDEARMENT, noun. The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
ENDEARMENT, noun. The state or characteristic of being endeared.
ENDEARMENT, noun. An expression of affection.

Dictionary definition

ENDEARMENT, noun. The act of showing affection.

Wise words

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