Endearingness

/ɪnˈdɪrɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being endearing; the power to cause affection or make someone beloved.

Etymology

From 'endearing' plus '-ness,' forming a noun that describes the abstract quality of causing love or attachment.

Kelly Says

The 'endearingness' of a character in fiction is what makes us root for them even when they make mistakes—it's the combination of qualities that make us emotionally invest in their success.

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