🔄 Synonyms of "Affectionate"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| tendernoun | Sensitive or painful to the touch. |
| warmverb | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
| fondnoun | Having a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of] |
| caringnoun | (of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic. |
| lovingnoun | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| lovesome | Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affectionate"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| lovesome | Worthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable. |
| fond | Having a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of] |
| loving | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| caringverb | (of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic. |
| tendernoun | Sensitive or painful to the touch. |
| warm | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
| affective | Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions. |
| emotional | Of or relating to the emotions. |
| compassionate | Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone). |
| soft | Easily 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. |
| sweet | Tasting of sugars. |
| adoringnoun | Showing adoration or admiration. |
| cordialnoun | Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. |
| friendlynoun | Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character. |
| softhearted | Gentle; kind; sympathetic. |
| devoted | Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something. |
| dotingnoun | Characterized by giving love and affection. |
| kindnoun | Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others. |
| gentleverb | Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. |
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