Associations to the word «Affectionate»
Noun
- Gentle
- Faithful
- Remembrance
- Loving
- Tender
- Farewell
- Caress
- Greeting
- Disposition
- Adieu
- Tenderness
- Esteem
- Fond
- Intimacy
- Kindness
- Squeeze
- Nickname
- Companionship
- Dearest
- Gratitude
- Embrace
- Admiration
- Reverence
- Attachment
- Veneration
- Mamma
- Familiarity
- Familiar
- Intercourse
- Elsie
- Assurance
- Sympathy
- Temperament
- Regard
- Affection
- Fondness
- Devotion
- Friendship
- Sincerity
- Ba
- Crawley
- Recollection
- Indulgence
- Earnestness
- Happiness
- Niece
- Gentleness
- Parody
- Fidelity
- Deference
- Kiss
Adjective
Wiktionary
AFFECTIONATE, adjective. (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
AFFECTIONATE, adjective. (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
AFFECTIONATE, verb. (rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
AFFECTIONATE, verb. (obsolete) (reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Dictionary definition
AFFECTIONATE, adjective. Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace".
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