Affectionate

adjective

/əˈfɛkʃənət/

Word Frequency: 3.3

Definitions

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

"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

2.adjective(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"

3.adjectiveEager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

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