affectionate

UK: /əˈfɛkʃənət/ US: /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/ ,(ə fek′shə nit)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

af•fec•tion•ate /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/   adj. 

1. showing fondness or love:
   an affectionate glance.

af•fec•tion•ate•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

af•fec•tion•ate  (ə fek′shə nit), adj. 

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

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

af•fec′tion•ate•ly, adv. 
af•fec′tion•ate•ness,?r> n. 
Synonyms

• 1. . loving, fond.

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affectionate / əˈfɛkʃənɪt/ adjective

1. having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth

afˈfectionately adverb