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endearing

/ɛnˈdirɪŋ/

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1 · adj.

causing affection or fondness

惹人喜爱的

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Her awkward honesty was strangely endearing.
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她那份笨拙的坦诚反而格外惹人喜爱。
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Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdirɪŋ/

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