Fastidious, dainty as to eating; particular or nice in choosing; to be chosen; choice; fond. (The sense in Middle English in some cases very…

Lovable, beloved; loving, affectionate; lovely.

That loves; affectionate.

Loving, kind, affectionate. Obsolete.

gen. Affectionate, loving, fond; (English regional (northern)) intimate, close. Now somewhat archaic, esp. in kind embrace.

Foolishly tender; over-affectionate, doting. In later use without negative connotations: affectionate, loving, tender.

gladsome, affectionate; also, longing, wistful.

Of a thing: expressing or indicating love or affection; tender.

Having warm regard or love; fond, loving; = affectionate, adj. 3. rare after 17th cent.

= affectionate, adj.; earnest, eager; cordial, loving. Cf. affectuous, adj. 1, 2.

Favourably inclined; (also) having a warm regard or love, fond. Cf. affectionate, adj. 1b 3a.

Loving, affectionate, solicitous.

Affectionate, fond, loving. Obsolete or rare.

Affectionate, loving. Obsolete. rare.

Of a person: = affectionate, adj. 3a (also in the subscription of a letter). Obsolete. rare.

Joined by taste, predilection, affection, or sympathy; partial, fond, affectionate, devoted.

Used after your in the subscription of a letter: affectionate. Cf affly, adv.

with agent-noun or equivalent noun, as a warm friend, a warm supporter. Also of persons: Full of tenderness or affection.

Loving, affectionate; (sentimentally) romantic; amorous.