affectionate
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
adjective
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(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."
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(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"
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Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
Synonyms:
ardent, attached, devoted, earnest, fond, lovesome, loving, tender, warm
verb
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To show affection to; to have affection for.
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To emotionally attach (oneself) to.