2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Affectionate \Af*fec"tion*ate\, a. [Cf. F. affectionn['e].]
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as an
affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] --Johson.
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him can
never be too affectionate. --Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as
the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate
countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to [Obs.] --Bacon.
Syn: Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest;
ardent.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
affectionate
adj : having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of
his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn:
{caring}, {fond}, {lovesome}, {tender}, {warm}]
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