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affectionate

/əˈfɛkʃənət/

adjective

Meaning

  • (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

    "She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

  • (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

    "the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language"

  • Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

Synonyms

ardent,
attached,
devoted,
earnest,
fond,
lovesome,
loving,
tender,
warm