affectionate

[ uh-fek-shuh-nit ]
/ əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt /
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adjective

showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your affectionate brother.
Obsolete.
  1. strongly disposed or inclined.
  2. passionate; headstrong.
  3. biased; partisan.

Origin of affectionate

1485–95; affection1 + -ate1, on the model of passionate

OTHER WORDS FROM affectionate

Words nearby affectionate

affected, affecting, affection, affectional, affectional orientation, affectionate, affective, affective disorder, affective fallacy, affective psychosis, affectless

Words related to affectionately

delicately, politely, helpfully, tenderly, sympathetically, generously, graciously, genially, warmly, passionately, respectfully, zealously, earnestly, reverently, longingly, admiringly, fondly, kindly, appreciatively, lovingly

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British Dictionary definitions for affectionately

affectionate
/ (əˈfɛkʃənɪt) /

adjective

having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth an affectionate mother; an affectionate letter

Derived forms of affectionate

affectionately, adverb