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affectionate
[ uh-fek-shuh-nit ]
adjective
- showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender:
an affectionate embrace.
Synonyms: ,
- having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving:
your affectionate brother.
- Obsolete.
- strongly disposed or inclined.
- passionate; headstrong.
- biased; partisan.
affectionate
/ əˈɛʃəɪ /
adjective
- having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth
an affectionate mother
an affectionate letter
Derived Forms
- ˈڱپDzԲٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ڱ·پDz·ٱ· adverb
- ·ڱ·پDz·ٱ·Ա noun
- ···ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
- ܲ·-·ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
- ܲ··ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of affectionate1
Example Sentences
The judge said there was every sign Alexander was a "caring and affectionate" mother to both children before the events of December 15.
Tate denies this allegation, and describes his relationship with BB as "loving and affectionate until shortly before she ceased to work for the business".
Nguyen takes historical realities and weaves them into an affecting, and affectionate, story showing one family’s ability to resist fascism in all its forms.
They shrieked with delight when Freeman acknowledged them with an affectionate wave of the glove.
O’Brien took affectionate jabs at the nominees without trying to land any sucker punches.
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