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af·fec·tion·ate
 affectionate
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
feeling or showing affection.
His affectionate aunt planted kisses on his cheeks.Some people think that cats are not affectionate, but mine certainly is.- synonyms:
- loving, tender
- antonyms:
- cold, undemonstrative
- similar words:
- caring, compassionate, devoted, doting, fond, friendly, intimate, soft-hearted, tender-hearted, warm, warm-hearted
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| related words: |
amorous, chatty, chummy, hearty, sentimental, warm-hearted |
| derivation: |
affectionately (adv.) |
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