affectionate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having or displaying warmth or affection
    lovesome; tender; fond; warm.
    • affectionate children
    • a fond embrace
    • fond of his nephew
    • a tender glance
    • a warm embrace

WordNet

Af*fec"tion*ate adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. affectionné.
Definitions
  1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
  2. Kindly inclined; zealous. Obs. Johson.
    Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
  3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
  4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. Obs. Bacon. Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.

Webster 1913