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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › affectionateAffectionate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   affectionate: [adjective] feeling or showing affection or warm regard : loving.

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   AFFECTIONATE definition: 1. showing feelings of liking or love: 2. showing feelings of liking or love: 3. showing feelings…. Learn more.

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   AFFECTIONATE meaning: 1. showing feelings of liking or love: 2. showing feelings of liking or love: 3. showing feelings…. Learn more.

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   Affectionate definition: showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender. See examples of AFFECTIONATE used in a sentence.

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   affectionate: 1 adj having or displaying warmth or affection “ affectionate children” Synonyms: fond , lovesome , tender , warm loving feeling or showing love and affection

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionaffectionate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAFFECTIONATE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › affectionateaffectionate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · affectionate (comparative more affectionate, superlative most affectionate) (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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAFFECTIONATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    AFFECTIONATE definition: showing that you like or love someone: . Learn 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.