endearment

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее слово, фразу или действие, выражающие привязанность или любовь, часто используемое как обращение к любимому человеку.esSustantivo que designa una palabra, frase o gesto que expresa cariño o amor, frecuentemente usado como forma de dirigirse a una persona querida.frNom désignant un mot, une phrase ou un geste exprimant de l'affection ou de l'amour, souvent utilisé comme terme d'adresse tendre envers un être cher.deSubstantiv, das ein Wort, eine Wendung oder eine Handlung bezeichnet, die Zuneigung oder Liebe ausdrückt, oft als Anrede für einen geliebten Menschen verwendet.ptSubstantivo que indica uma palavra, frase ou gesto que expressa carinho ou afeto, frequentemente usado como forma de tratamento carinhoso com alguém amado.zh名词，指表达爱意或亲昵的言语、称呼或举动，常用于对心爱之人的称呼。arاسم يدل على كلمة أو عبارة أو فعل يعبر عن المودة أو الحب، ويُستعمل غالبًا في مخاطبة الحبيب.

1. Expression of affection B2 formal

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

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

   ruЛасковое обращениеesexpresión de cariñofrExpression d'affectiondeKosewortptPalavra carinhosazh爱称arكلمة تحبب

   Synonyms: pet namesweet nothings

2. Act of making someone liked C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПривлекательностьesacción de hacer que alguien sea queridofrAction de rendre quelqu'un aimabledeBeliebtheitptAto de agradarzh讨人喜欢arجاذبية

   Synonyms: adorablenessappealattractivenesscharmwinsomeness

   Antonyms: alienationdisaffectionestrangement

• endearments plural form
• endearments' possessive plural form
• endearment's possessive singular form