affectionate

[af·fec·tion·ate]

Being affectionate is being warm, tender, and loving. A hug is an affectionate gesture.

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Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

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

Af*fec"tion*ate , a. [Cf. F. affectionn'82.] 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother. 2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson.
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language. 4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon. Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.

Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

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Usage Examples

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

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Other Usage Examples

No 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.

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