affectionate
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
adjective
- 1
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
“She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.”
- 2
(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
“the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language”
- 3
Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
verb
- 1
To show affection to; to have affection for.
- 2
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
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