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View usage for: (əfekʃənət) adjectiveIf you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them. They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. She gave me a very long and affectionate hug. Synonyms: fond, loving, kind, caring More Synonyms of affectionate affectionately adverb [ADVERB with verb] He looked affectionately at his niece. affectionate in British English (əˈfɛkʃənɪt) adjectivehaving or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth an affectionate mother an affectionate message Derived forms affectionately (afˈfectionately) adverb affectionate in American English (əˈfɛkʃənɪt) adjective1. full of affection; tender and loving 2. Obsolete mentally disposed; inclined Derived forms affectionately (afˈfectionately) adverb Word origin altered after -ate 1 < Fr affectionnéExamples of 'affectionate' in a sentenceaffectionate In other languagesaffectionate British English: affectionate / əˈfɛkʃənɪt/ ADJECTIVE If you are affectionate, you show your fondness for another person in your behaviour. They were more affectionate towards the younger child. - American English: affectionate
- Arabic: حَنون
- Brazilian Portuguese: carinhoso
- Chinese: 亲爱的
- Croatian: nježan
- Czech: laskavý
- Danish: kærlig
- Dutch: liefhebbend
- European Spanish: cariñoso
- Finnish: rakastava
- French: affectueux
- German: liebevoll
- Greek: τρυφερός
- Italian: affettuoso
- Japanese: 愛情のこもった
- Korean: 애정 어린
- Norwegian: hengiven
- Polish: kochający
- European Portuguese: carinhoso
- Romanian: afectuos
- Russian: любящий
- Latin American Spanish: cariñoso
- Swedish: tillgiven
- Thai: ซึ่งรักใคร่
- Turkish: sevecen
- Ukrainian: ласкавий
- Vietnamese: trìu mến
Chinese translation of 'affectionate'affectionate (əˈfɛkʃənɪt) adj - [person, kiss, animal]
有感情的 (yǒu gǎnqíng de) to be affectionate towards sb 钟(鐘)爱(愛)某人 (zhōng'ài mǒurén)
Definition having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. Synonyms Opposites cold , cool , indifferent , stony , glacial , uncaring , unresponsive , unfeeling , undemonstrative Additional synonymsDefinition feeling or showing care and compassion for other people He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring. Synonyms compassionate, loving, kindly, warm, soft, sensitive, tender, sympathetic, responsive, receptive, considerate, warmhearted, tenderhearted, softhearted, touchy-feely (informal) Definition feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion a loving and devoted father Synonyms dedicated, loving, committed, concerned, caring, true, constant, loyal, faithful, fond, ardent, staunch, devout, steadfastDefinition showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust He has been friendly to me. Synonyms amiable, kind, kindly, welcoming, warm, neighbourly, thick (informal), attached, pally (informal), helpful, sympathetic, fond, outgoing, comradely, confiding, affectionate, receptive, benevolent, attentive, sociable, genial, affable, fraternal, good, close, on good terms, chummy (informal), peaceable, companionable, clubby, well-disposed, buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), palsy-walsy (informal), matey or maty (British, informal), on visiting terms |