meaning of affectionate
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to.
5. having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm
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Related Words
affectionate | affectionated | affectionately | affectionateness |
