affectionate
Adjective Satellite
- having or displaying warmth or affection
- "affectionate children"
Adj
- Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
- Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
- Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
Verb
- To show affection to; to have affection for.
- To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Examples
- She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
- the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
Origin / Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin affectiōnātus. By surface analysis, affection + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of aficionado.
Synonyms
fond, lovesome, tender, warm, affectionate, ardent, attached, caring, cordial, devoted, earnest, friendly, good-natured, goodhearted, heartfelt, hearty, kind, kindhearted, kindsome, loving, softhearted, tenderhearted, warm-hearted
Scrabble Score: 20
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affectionate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary