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affectionate

adjective af·fec·tion·ate \ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət\

: feeling or showing love and affection

Full Definition of AFFECTIONATE

obsolete : inclined, disposed

: having affection or warm regard : loving <affectionate friends>

: motivated by affection : tender <affectionate care>

— af·fec·tion·ate·ly adverb

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First Known Use of AFFECTIONATE

15th century

Related to AFFECTIONATE

Synonyms: adoring, loving, devoted, fond, tender, tenderhearted

Antonyms: unloving

AFFECTIONATE Defined for Kids

affectionate

adjective af·fec·tion·ate \ə-ˈfek-shə-nət\

Definition of AFFECTIONATE for Kids

: feeling or showing a great liking for a person or thing : loving <an affectionate friend>

— af·fec·tion·ate·ly adverb <She patted his head affectionately.>

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