affectionate

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Synonyms: affectional, unaffectionate, affectionated

Antonyms: affectional, unaffectionate, affectionated

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Adjective

1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
   • She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
2. Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
   • the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
3. Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

Verb

1. To show affection to; to have affection for.
2. To emotionally attach (oneself) to.

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