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Affectionate

/əˈfɛkʃənət/

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

📖 Definitions of "Affectionate"

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

    "She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

  2. 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. 3

    Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

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