英语词汇“affectionate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely

Recent Examples on the Web These adorable kitties are very affectionate and friendly, according to Cat Breeds List.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 These dogs are powerful, yet affectionate and do best with older children, according to the AKC.

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The couple were constantly affectionate toward each other both in public and on social media.

Nikita Eglis, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 On May 23, Fox and MGK attended the Billboard Music Awards together, where they were seen touching tongues (Kelly had a black tongue), being affectionate in front of the cameras, and just generally showing a lot of PDA.

ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022 Though the two have been plenty affectionate on the red carpet together, Zendaya and Holland haven't explicitly confirmed anything about their relationship status.

Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2021 Industry types who will appreciate the affectionate send-up of indie filmmaking?

Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 July 2022 The fur; the affectionate brushes against someone's leg; the way your cat's eyes shine glossily when aimed directly at the camera lens—they're all indicative of a game made by cat people for cat people.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 18 July 2022 This is one of the first times Kardashian and Barker have been spotted out and about and being affectionate since Barker was released from the hospital following treatment for pancreatitis.

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

partly borrowed from Medieval Latin affectiōnātus "inclined, disposed, well-disposed," from Latin affectiōn-, affectiō affection + -ātus -ate entry 3; partly formed from affection + -ate entry 3 after Middle French affectionné "having affection for," past participle of affectionner "to have affection for," derivative of affection

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

单词	affectionate
释义	affectionate adjective af·fec·tion·ate ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət 1 : feeling or showing affection or warm regard : loving affectionate friends an affectionate nickname 2 : motivated by affection : tender affectionate care 3 obsolete : inclined, disposed affectionately adverb Synonyms adoring devoted fond loving tender tenderhearted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely Recent Examples on the Web These adorable kitties are very affectionate and friendly, according to Cat Breeds List. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 These dogs are powerful, yet affectionate and do best with older children, according to the AKC. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The couple were constantly affectionate toward each other both in public and on social media. Nikita Eglis, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 On May 23, Fox and MGK attended the Billboard Music Awards together, where they were seen touching tongues (Kelly had a black tongue), being affectionate in front of the cameras, and just generally showing a lot of PDA. ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022 Though the two have been plenty affectionate on the red carpet together, Zendaya and Holland haven't explicitly confirmed anything about their relationship status. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2021 Industry types who will appreciate the affectionate send-up of indie filmmaking? Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 July 2022 The fur; the affectionate brushes against someone's leg; the way your cat's eyes shine glossily when aimed directly at the camera lens—they're all indicative of a game made by cat people for cat people. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 18 July 2022 This is one of the first times Kardashian and Barker have been spotted out and about and being affectionate since Barker was released from the hospital following treatment for pancreatitis. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology partly borrowed from Medieval Latin affectiōnātus "inclined, disposed, well-disposed," from Latin affectiōn-, affectiō affection + -ātus -ate entry 3; partly formed from affection + -ate entry 3 after Middle French affectionné "having affection for," past participle of affectionner "to have affection for," derivative of affection First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Kids Definition affectionate adjective af·fec·tion·ate ə-ˈfek-shə-nət : feeling or showing a great liking for a person or thing : loving an affectionate friend affectionate adjective as in loving feeling or showing love an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loving adoring passionate warm caring devoted fond tenderhearted compassionate tender friendly doting considerate kind warmhearted amorous romantic impassioned fervent cordial humane understanding forgiving erotic amatory ardent sentimental fatherly motherly infatuated brotherly sisterly sappy erotical lovesick enamored lovey-dovey mushy Antonyms & Near Antonyms aloof unloving indifferent standoffish detached distant pitiless antisocial dry cool uncaring offish unbending unfeeling unconcerned reserved remote frosty unfriendly uninvolved disaffected cold hard-hearted callous ruthless unsentimental heartless unromantic pitiless frigid cold-eyed soulless cold-blooded hard-boiled See More
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