affectionate
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2.2
- adjective
- /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/
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cariñoso
- The rest of the time, he was a sweet enough guy, affectionate and funny.
- affectionate communication
- affectionate touch
- affectionate behavior
Whereas some men don't mind being super affectionate and still not taking it that far.
- Whereas some men don't mind being super affectionate and still not taking it that far.
- It can also be about time, attention, lots of affectionate text messages.
- And don't get me wrong, I love affectionate animals, but it's a bit much.
- It's sweet, it's affectionate, but it's not intense or sexual.
- Like it wasn't cool to be affectionate even in a non sexual friendship way.
- And I thought she was just she had a very warm, affectionate personality, beautiful woman.
- I was brought up by a, you know, ridiculously affectionate family.
- Like he'll compliment me, but not really like saying very affectionate things like I might say.
- And, you know, stereotypically, we're not as affectionate and kind as, as our female counterparts.
- So I had to kind of learn growing up how to be affectionate and emotional.
- The problem is from the chimpanzees as well, because they do things that are extremely affectionate, if you like.
- In your song Levitating, you use the affectionate term sugar Boo.
Examples
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The dog was affectionate towards its new owner, following her around the house.
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Tender-hearted and affectionate, he was beyond all men whom I have ever known.
Academic text (2001) -
Is this someone in your life that you are more affectionate with?
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Oh, my, what an affectionate father.
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I was brought up by a, you know, ridiculously affectionate family.
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We have a new dog and his name is Bear and he is the most lovable, affectionate little Angel and I'm so glad we met.
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Eliza stepped back, allowing them to rush forward and embrace him in affectionate welcome.
Fiction book (1994) -
Many respondents described intellectually challenging homes and characterized their parents as affectionate and supportive.
Academic text (1996) -
Every account I have ever read of Annie Jump Cannon mentions her serene, affectionate, engaging nature.
Academic text (1993) -
My grandmother is very affectionate and always gives me hugs when I visit her.
Synonyms
454
1.0
A person who shows strong care and warm feelings for someone
280
1.0
Showing kindness and affection to others
223
1.0
Like someone or something in a warm way
110
1.6
Showing care and kindness in a gentle way
37
1.0
Soft and pleasant to hug or hold close
9
8.3
Showing tender affection in public or toward someone close
5
8.3
Being very loving and sweet in a way that feels too romantic
4
3.1
Showing deep love and admiration for someone or something
3
7.0
Liking to give or receive hugs
1
8.2
Feels pleasant to hold or hug like a soft blanket
Warm and gentle in a way that makes people want to care for it
Someone who likes to hug and show physical affection
Antonyms
Compounds
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Affectionate comes from affection, a word for a 'warm feeling' for someone, and from affect, which can mean 'to feel'. So affectionate means showing that warm feeling — with hugs, smiles, or kind words.