affectionate
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2.2
- adjective
- /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/
- The rest of the time, he was a sweet enough guy, affectionate and funny.
- affectionate communication
- affectionate touch
- affectionate behavior
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Watch on YouTubeWhereas 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
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1.0
A person who shows strong care and warm feelings for someone
321
1.0
Showing kindness and affection to others
269
1.0
Like someone or something in a warm way
126
1.6
Showing care and kindness in a gentle way
38
1.0
Soft and pleasant to hug or hold close
28
3.1
Showing deep love and admiration for someone or something
13
8.3
Showing tender affection in public or toward someone close
10
8.3
Being very loving and sweet in a way that feels too romantic
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7.0
Liking to give or receive hugs
1
8.2
Feels pleasant to hold or hug like a soft blanket
1
8.0
Someone who likes to hug and show physical affection
1
9.9
Warm and gentle in a way that makes people want to care for it
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How Affectionate
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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.