What does Affectionate mean?
Definitions for Affectionate
əˈfɛk ʃə nɪtaf·fec·tion·ate
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Princeton's WordNet
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warmadjective
having or displaying warmth or affection
"affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Affectionateadjective
Etymology: affectionné, Fr. from affection.
In their love of God, and desire to please him, men can never be too affectionate; and it is as true, that, in their hatred of sin, men may be sometimes too passionate. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.
As for the parliament, it presently took fire, being affectionate, of old, to the war of France. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
He found me sitting, beholding this picture, I know not with how affectionate countenance, but, I am sure, with a most affectionate mind. Philip Sidney.
Away they fly
Affectionate, and undesiring bear
The most delicious morsel to their young. James Thomson, Spring.When we reflect on all this affectionate care of providence for our happiness, with what wonder must we observe the little effect it has on men. John Rogers, Sermons.
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affectionate
Affectionate refers to displaying warm feelings of tenderness, fondness, love or attachment towards someone or something. It often involves actions that show care, such as hugging, kissing or other forms of gentle physical touch, as well as emotional expressions of love and care.
Webster Dictionary
Affectionateadjective
having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother
Affectionateadjective
kindly inclined; zealous
Affectionateadjective
proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language
Affectionateadjective
strongly inclined; -- with to
Editors Contribution
affectionate
To show love and understanding.
His wife to be is an effectionate and loving person just like him which brings much joy to them both.
Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Affectionate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Affectionate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Affectionate in a Sentence
Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.
Good men must be affectionate men.
Does it really matter what these affectionate people do-- so long as they dont do it in the streets and frighten the horses
He is not of us who is not affectionate to the little ones, and does not respect the old; and he is not of us, who does not order which is lawful, and prohibits that which is unlawful.
She's very cuddly, she's very affectionate, and she's very sweet, her experiences have not made her into an attack cat. She seems to like people and loves being in laps. She's going to make someone a very nice pet.
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Translations for Affectionate
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- حنونةArabic
- любящ, неженBulgarian
- স্নেহপ্রবণBengali
- afectuósCatalan, Valencian
- cariñoso, afectuoso, cariñosaSpanish
- hellä, rakastavaFinnish
- affectueuxFrench
- cionmhar, grámhar, ceanúilIrish
- स्नेहीHindi
- szerető, szeretetteljesHungarian
- sayangIndonesian
- mīlīgsLatvian
- kochający, czułyPolish
- не́жный, лю́бящийRussian
- sevecenTurkish
- ласкавийUkrainian
- 亲热Chinese
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