Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
982,682,568 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

endearment

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
en·dear·ment  (n-dîrmnt)
n.
1. The act of endearing.
2. An expression of affection, such as a caress.
endearment
Noun
an affectionate word or phrase
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.endearment - the act of showing affection
benignity, kindness - a kind act
Translations
Spanish endearment [ɪnˈdɪərmənt] n → cariño, palabra cariñosa;
to whisper endearments → decir unas palabras cariñosas al oído;
term of endearment → nombre m cariñoso
French endearment [ɪnˈdɪəmənt] n to whisper endearments → murmurer des mots or choses tendres;
term of endearment → terme m d'affection
German endearment [ɪnˈdɪəmənt] endear n to whisper endearments → zärtliche Worte flüstern;
term of endearment endear → Kosewort nt, Kosename m
Italian endearment [ɪnˈdɪəmənt] n to whisper endearments → sussurrare tenerezze;
term of endearment → vezzeggiativo, parola affettuosa
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
This last endearment was tender as in youth, as in times when hearts were warm - life happy.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
She had been wont to call me her Virginian as a term of endearment, for she knew that I loved the sound of that beautiful name, made a thousand times more beautiful and hallowed by her dear lips, and as I heard it again after all those long years my eyes became dimmed with tears and my voice choked with emotion.
Warlord of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
She could not admit even to herself that she loved him, and yet she had permitted him to apply to her that term of endearment and possession to which a Barsoomian maid should turn deaf ears when voiced by other lips than those of her husband or fiance--"my princess.
Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.