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   Af·fec·tion·ate

   /əˈfekSH(ə)nət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness: "a happy and affectionate family"
   • ▪ expressing fondness: "an affectionate kiss"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined towards’): from French affectionné ‘beloved’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted’, from affectio(n-), from afficere ‘to influence’ (see affect2).

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   showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace. Synonyms: fond, loving. having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your affectionate brother. Obsolete. strongly disposed or inclined. passionate; headstrong. biased; partisan. affectionate. / əˈfɛkʃənɪt / adjective.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFFECTIONATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them. They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. She gave me a very long and affectionate hug. Synonyms: fond, loving, kind, caring More Synonyms of affectionate.

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   Definition of affectionate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Being affectionate is being warm, tender, and loving. A hug is an affectionate gesture. Affectionate words and actions show love, liking, or compassion. Kissing on the cheek, holding hands, and hugging are all affectionate.

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   The meaning of AFFECTION is a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something : tender attachment : fondness. How to use affection in a sentence. Affectation and Affection Synonym Discussion of Affection.

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   uk / əˈfekʃ ə nət / us. Add to word list. showing that you like or love someone: an affectionate little girl. He's very affectionate. affectionately. adverb. (Definition of affectionate from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of affectionate. in Chinese (Traditional) 表示愛的, 充滿深情的, 有感情的… See more.

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   Define affectionate. affectionate synonyms, affectionate pronunciation, affectionate translation, English dictionary definition of affectionate. adj. 1. Having or showing fond feelings or affection; loving and tender. 2. Obsolete Inclined or disposed. af·fec′tion·ate·ly adv. af·fec′tion·ate·ness n....