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af·fec·tion·ate
affectionate
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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.He was never openly affectionate toward his children, but somehow they knew they were loved.My sister and I have become more affectionate with each other as we've gotten older.- 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 |
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derivation: |
affectionately (adv.) |
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