affectionate meaning

Adjective: affectionate  u'fekshunut

1. Having or displaying warmth or affection
   "affectionate children"
   - fond, lovesome, tender, warm

See also: affection, affectionately, affectionateness, loving

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1. he was certainly an affectionate fellow.
2. the smile in her eyes was affectionate.
3. she gave her mother an affectionate hug.
4. very affectionate friendship exists between him and them.
5. it was evidently a united and affectionate family.