Definitions for affectionate
əˈfɛk ʃə nɪtaf·fec·tion·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affectionateadjective

   Etymology: affectionné, Fr. from affection.

   1. Full of affection; strongly moved; warm; zealous.

   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.

   2. Strongly inclined to; disposed to; with the particle to.

   As for the parliament, it presently took fire, being affectionate, of old, to the war of France. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

   3. Fond; tender.

   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.

   4. Benevolent; tender.

   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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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Affectionateadjective

   having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother

2. Affectionateadjective

   kindly inclined; zealous

3. Affectionateadjective

   proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language

4. Affectionateadjective

   strongly inclined; -- with to

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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  

How to pronounce affectionate?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of affectionate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of affectionate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of affectionate in a Sentence

1. Gertrude Stein:

   I simply contend that the middle-class ideal which demands that people be affectionate, respectable, honest and content, that they avoid excitements and cultivate serenity is the ideal that appeals to me, it is in short the ideal of affectionate family life, of honorable business methods.

2. Nancy Rominger:

   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.

3. Kimberly Jensen:

   There are couples out there where one person is more affectionate than the other. Maybe it they can bring their partner to the convention to show them cuddling is normal.

4. Vesla Tonnessen:

   We always felt as kids that Prakashanand Saraswati seemed like an Indian version of Santa Claus, prakashanand Saraswati was very affectionate with everybody, and then the kids, Prakashanand Saraswati was really, like, cuddly and Prakashanand Saraswati'd give you hugs and kisses that just felt like your grandpa. But then sometime Prakashanand Saraswati kisses got weird.

5. Scott Poore:

   She is the most affectionate lovable dog I probably have ever worked with. She has tons of energy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=affectionate
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=affectionate
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affectionate