endearment

• Substantiv, das ein Wort, eine Wendung oder eine Handlung bezeichnet, die Zuneigung oder Liebe ausdrückt, oft als Anrede für einen geliebten Menschen verwendet.

A noun referring to a word, phrase, or action that expresses affection or love, often used as a term of address for a loved one.

1. Expression of affectionB2formal

   A word or phrase used to express love or affection towards someone.

   Kosewort

   • He whispered sweet endearments in her ear.
   • 'Darling' is a common term of endearment.
   • She used playful endearments when talking to her child.

   Synonymepet namesweet nothings

2. Act of making someone likedC1formal

   The quality or action that makes someone or something more loved or appreciated.

   Beliebtheit

   • His kindness was an endearment to all who knew him.
   • The puppy's playful nature was a great endearment to the family.
   • Her honesty served as an endearment to her colleagues.

   Synonymeadorablenessappealattractivenesscharmwinsomeness

   Antonymealienationdisaffectionestrangement