endearment (Meaning)

Wordnet

endearment (n)

the act of showing affection

Webster

The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection.

No weak antonyms found.

My grandmother always used the endearment "sweetie" when addressing her grandchildren.
The couple exchanged endearments, whispering sweet nothings to each other.
The young child's endearment for her teddy bear was evident in the way she hugged it tightly.
The coach used endearments to motivate his players, calling them "champions" and "stars."
The teacher's endearment for her students was apparent in the way she praised their accomplishments.
The endearment "honey" is often used by couples to express affection.
The endearment "darling" can be used to express both love and endearment.
The use of endearments can help to create a sense of intimacy and connection between people.
Some people find endearments to be overly sentimental or cheesy, while others appreciate their use as a way to express affection.
The endearment "sweetheart" is often used to express romantic love.

the act of showing affectionThe act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection.

fawning, beguilement, blandishment, incense, praise, entreaty, enticement, adulation, soft soap, sycophancy

detraction, depreciation, depreciation,disparagement, disparagement, belittlement, detraction, belittlement,put-down, bad-mouthing

My grandmother always used the endearment "sweetie" when addressing her grandchildren.

The couple exchanged endearments, whispering sweet nothings to each other.

The young child's endearment for her teddy bear was evident in the way she hugged it tightly.

The coach used endearments to motivate his players, calling them "champions" and "stars."