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affectionate
[uh-fek-shuh-nit]
adjective
showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender.
an affectionate embrace.
Synonyms: ,having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving.
your affectionate brother.
Obsolete.
strongly disposed or inclined.
passionate; headstrong.
biased; partisan.
affectionate
/ əˈɛʃəɪ /
adjective
having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth
an affectionate mother
an affectionate letter
Other 51Թ Forms
- affectionately adverb
- affectionateness noun
- pseudoaffectionate adjective
- quasi-affectionate adjective
- unaffectionate adjective
- ˈڱپDzԲٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of affectionate1
Example Sentences
As Deathracer413 celebrates its 200th skating session, the vibe is affectionate and rambunctious, jovial retiree backyard barbecue meets heavily tattooed skater meetup.
I wanted to do an affectionate portrait of him, but one with complexity and nuance.
To record his new songs, he recruited a cadre of Latin musicians and made affectionate nods to genres like cumbia and ranchera.
We knew why, but she didn’t, making his affectionate turn at the end of the first season immensely moving, and his shocking death at the start of Season 2 pointedly cruel.
As is often the case when people are given alternative monikers, some are affectionate but some are intended to mock and reflect a profound anger.
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Related 51Թs
- caring
- friendly
- loving
- sympathetic
- warm
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