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Affectionate

🔄 Synonyms of "Affectionate"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
tendernounSensitive or painful to the touch.
warmverbOf a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
fondnounHaving a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]
caringnoun(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
lovingnounExpressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
lovesomeWorthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affectionate"

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WordDefinition
lovesomeWorthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.
fondHaving a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]
lovingExpressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
caringverb(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
tendernounSensitive or painful to the touch.
warmOf a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
affectiveRelating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
emotionalOf or relating to the emotions.
compassionateHaving, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
softEasily giving way under pressure.
listenverb(intransitive except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
sweetTasting of sugars.
adoringnounShowing adoration or admiration.
cordialnounHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
friendlynounGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
softheartedGentle; kind; sympathetic.
devotedStrongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.
dotingnounCharacterized by giving love and affection.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
gentleverbTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

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