Being affectionate is being warm, tender, and loving. A hug is an affectionate gesture.
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond;
Adjective S.
having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
a.
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an
affectionate brother.
a.
Kindly inclined; zealous.
a.
Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender;
as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance,
message, language.
a.
Strongly inclined; -- with to.
Affectionate
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.3.
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond;
Usage Examples
Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.
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Other Usage ExamplesNo greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him.
Like many people in Britain, I have an affectionate respect for the Queen, and am surprised that I should be having such republican thoughts.