endeared

Made oneself beloved

Endeared is the past tense of endear, meaning to cause someone to be loved or cherished.

To endear yourself to someone is to win their affection, often through charm or kindness: She endeared herself to the staff with her generosity.

Something that endears a person makes them more likable: His self-deprecating humor endeared him to audiences.

admiration

beloved

One who is treasured

precious · esteemed · revered · respected · prized · honored · appreciated · adored · favored · looked up to

affection

fondness

Warm liking or affection

devotion · caring · gentle · loving · nurturing · compassionate · kindhearted · soft-hearted · sweet · empathetic

charm

winsome

Sweetly charming

lovable · adorable · cute · delightful · enchanting · attractive · pleasing · irresistible · likable · amiable

Opposites
affection and attachment

endearedalienated

Made distant or hostile

estranged · repulsed · repelled · disgusted · hated

social acceptance

endearedostracized

Excluded from a group

rejected · shunned · spurned · excluded · unwelcome

Phrases
Family

endearing, endear, endearment, endears

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G