Definition of affectionate Affectionate

/ʌfɛˈkʃʌnʌt/ - [ufekshunut] - af•fec•tion•ate

We found 10 definitions of affectionate from 4 different sources.

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What does affectionate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

affectionate - having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
  fond, lovesome, tender, warm
  loving feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • affectionate (Verb)
    To show affection to; to have affection for.
  • affectionate (Verb)
    To emotionally attach oneself to.
  • affectionate (Adjective)
    Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
  • affectionate (Adjective)
    Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • affectionate (a.)
    Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
  • affectionate (a.)
    Kindly inclined; zealous.
  • affectionate (a.)
    Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
  • affectionate (a.)
    Strongly inclined; -- with to.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • affectionate
    Having affection or warm regard; loving.

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