affectionate

  • 11affectionate — adjective Date: 15th century 1. obsolete inclined, disposed 2. having affection or warm regard ; loving < affectionate friends > 3. motivated by affection ; tender < affectionate care > • …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 12affectionate — affectionately, adv. affectionateness, n. /euh fek sheuh nit/, adj. 1. showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace. 2. having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your&#8230; …

    Universalium

  • 13affectionate — af|fec|tion|ate [ ə fekʃənət ] adjective showing that you love or care about someone or something: My best friend is thoughtful and affectionate. an affectionate kiss ╾ af|fec|tion|ate|ly adverb …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 14affectionate — adjective showing in a gentle way that you love someone: an affectionate hug | a very affectionate child affectionately adverb …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 15affectionate — adjective an affectionate handshake golden retrievers are known for being affectionate Syn: loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warmhearted, softhearted, friendly; demonstrative, cuddly; informal touchy feely, lovey&#8230; …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 16affectionate — UK [əˈfekʃ(ə)nət] / US [əˈfekʃənət] adjective showing that you love or care about someone or something My best friend is thoughtful and affectionate. an affectionate kiss Derived word: affectionately adverb …

    English dictionary

  • 17affectionate — af•fec•tion•ate [[t]əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt[/t]] adj. 1) showing affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace[/ex] 2) having great affection or love; loving: your affectionate brother[/ex] • Etymology: 1485–95 af•fec′tion•ate•ly, adv.&#8230; …

    From formal English to slang

  • 18affectionate — /əˈfɛkʃənət / (say uh fekshuhnuht) adjective 1. characterised by or manifesting affection; possessing or indicating love; tender: an affectionate embrace. 2. having great love or affection; warmly attached: your affectionate brother. 3. Obsolete&#8230; …

  • 19affectionate — adj. Affectionate is used with these nouns: ↑hug, ↑kiss, ↑memory, ↑nickname, ↑pat, ↑squeeze, ↑tribute …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 20affectionate — Synonyms and related words: Christian, Christlike, Christly, adoring, benign, benignant, brotherly, caring, compassionate, conjugal, dear, decent, demonstrative, devoted, doting, faithful, filial, fond, fraternal, good, gracious, human, humane,&#8230; …

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