affectionate
IPA: ʌfˈɛkʃʌnʌt
verb
- (rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
- (obsolete, reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
adjective
- (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
- (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
- (obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
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Examples of "affectionate" in Sentences
- It is affectionate badinage.
- The stories are filled with affectionate irony.
- Aman is a doting father and an affectionate man.
- The camp latrines were given affectionate names.
- The Dutch Shepherd is intelligent, brave, and affectionate.
- Suresh was known for his affectionate nature and cheerfulness.
- Pink is preferred by the affectionate and concerned individual.
- Usage of the term ranges from the affectionate to the pejorative.
- Bagheera is affectionately known as Baggy and is the youngest in the group.
- But at the end of shooting, he was a very humble and affectionate personality.
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