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affectionate
[ uh-fek-shuh-nit ]
adjective
- showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender:
an affectionate embrace.
Synonyms: ,
- having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving:
your affectionate brother.
- Obsolete.
- strongly disposed or inclined.
- passionate; headstrong.
- biased; partisan.
affectionate
/ əˈɛʃəɪ /
adjective
- having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth
an affectionate mother
an affectionate letter
Derived Forms
- ˈڱپDzԲٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ڱ·پDz·ٱ· adverb
- ·ڱ·پDz·ٱ·Ա noun
- ···ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
- ܲ·-·ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
- ܲ··ڱ·پDz·ٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of affectionate1
Example Sentences
Nguyen takes historical realities and weaves them into an affecting, and affectionate, story showing one family’s ability to resist fascism in all its forms.
They shrieked with delight when Freeman acknowledged them with an affectionate wave of the glove.
O’Brien took affectionate jabs at the nominees without trying to land any sucker punches.
It's probably because he only just made the class photo by the skin of his teeth, arriving late to the event to an affectionate collective groan followed by cheers from his fellow nominees.
So it’s rewarding to see him as the kindly but shy Fish, nicely paired with Redgrave, whose Poinsettia is more temperamental but also more affectionate and open.
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