Definition of affectionate in English:

affectionate

adjective əˈfɛkʃ(ə)nətəˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət

1Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
his affectionate nature
Example sentencesExamples
- She may like to deny it but she is vulnerable and can be tender and affectionate.
- Conversely, my husband has formed affectionate bonds with my family.
- At the prompting of their stern but affectionate father, the boys manage to make peace with their new schoolmates.
- The Yorks were a close-knit and affectionate family and the princess had a secure and uncomplicated childhood.
- That movie was tender and affectionate without being pedantic.
- Huskies, on the other hand, are very devoted and affectionate.
- You saw for the first time this evening that the Prince of Wales referred to his mother in a very affectionate way.
- I come from a very loving and affectionate family where hugs and kisses are given all the time.
- He was a man of marked dignity of character and most affectionate nature.
- You're better off learning how to become an attentive, affectionate and skilled lover.
- Because of their affectionate and sensitive nature they are used for riding and companionship programmes.
- She was still affectionate towards the family, but she didn't warm up to people as easily as she once had.
- Throughout his life he had affectionate and devoted friends.
- They were lovely people, but not affectionate like Lou's family.
- His father and mother were very affectionate and I was closely associated with his family.
- It only takes one or two treatments and they resume a gentle, affectionate interest in their family.
- Now, you might have a look and decide that it's simply in your nature to need a more affectionate and attentive man.
- Although affectionate and loyal by nature, this combination can be aggressive in relationships.
- He has many close friends and admirers and has proved himself to be a loving and affectionate father.
- However, the breed has a basic gentle and affectionate nature, and is really a loving animal.
Synonyms
loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, big-hearted, soft-centred, soft-hearted, soft, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, kindly, comforting
sympathetic, solicitous, supportive, attentive, friendly, demonstrative, cuddly, amicable, cordial, welcoming, good-natured
brotherly, sisterly, motherly, fatherly, maternal, paternal, maternalistic, paternalistic
informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey, chummy, pally
British informal matey
North American informal buddy-buddy
1. 1.1 Expressing fondness.
  an affectionate kiss
  Example sentencesExamples
  Duncan placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead which she didn't react to.
  His kisses were lingering and affectionate, making my heart pound for a moment.
  Suddenly someone pushed a cookie into my mouth, and then bombarded me with affectionate hugs and kisses.
  The sentence is said in a soft, quiet, affectionate sort of way.
  Here, in my home, we are open and affectionate and treat each other with care and respect.
  Synonyms
  expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable

Origin

Late 15th century (in the sense 'disposed, inclined towards'): from French affectionné 'beloved' or medieval Latin affectionatus 'devoted', from affectio(n-), from afficere 'to influence' (see affect²).

Definition of affectionate in US English:

affectionate

adjectiveəˈfekSH(ə)nətəˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət

1Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
a happy and affectionate family
Example sentencesExamples
- They were lovely people, but not affectionate like Lou's family.
- His father and mother were very affectionate and I was closely associated with his family.
- He was a man of marked dignity of character and most affectionate nature.
- Huskies, on the other hand, are very devoted and affectionate.
- You saw for the first time this evening that the Prince of Wales referred to his mother in a very affectionate way.
- She may like to deny it but she is vulnerable and can be tender and affectionate.
- You're better off learning how to become an attentive, affectionate and skilled lover.
- Although affectionate and loyal by nature, this combination can be aggressive in relationships.
- Conversely, my husband has formed affectionate bonds with my family.
- The Yorks were a close-knit and affectionate family and the princess had a secure and uncomplicated childhood.
- It only takes one or two treatments and they resume a gentle, affectionate interest in their family.
- At the prompting of their stern but affectionate father, the boys manage to make peace with their new schoolmates.
- Throughout his life he had affectionate and devoted friends.
- That movie was tender and affectionate without being pedantic.
- He has many close friends and admirers and has proved himself to be a loving and affectionate father.
- However, the breed has a basic gentle and affectionate nature, and is really a loving animal.
- Now, you might have a look and decide that it's simply in your nature to need a more affectionate and attentive man.
- She was still affectionate towards the family, but she didn't warm up to people as easily as she once had.
- Because of their affectionate and sensitive nature they are used for riding and companionship programmes.
- I come from a very loving and affectionate family where hugs and kisses are given all the time.
Synonyms
loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, big-hearted, soft-centred, soft-hearted, soft, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, kindly, comforting
1. 1.1 Expressing fondness.
  an affectionate kiss
  Example sentencesExamples
  Duncan placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead which she didn't react to.
  The sentence is said in a soft, quiet, affectionate sort of way.
  Here, in my home, we are open and affectionate and treat each other with care and respect.
  His kisses were lingering and affectionate, making my heart pound for a moment.
  Suddenly someone pushed a cookie into my mouth, and then bombarded me with affectionate hugs and kisses.
  Synonyms
  expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable

Origin

Late 15th century (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined towards’): from French affectionné ‘beloved’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted’, from affectio(n-), from afficere ‘to influence’ (see affect).

单词	affectionate
释义	Definition of affectionate in English: affectionate adjective əˈfɛkʃ(ə)nətəˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət 1Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness. his affectionate nature Example sentencesExamples She may like to deny it but she is vulnerable and can be tender and affectionate. Conversely, my husband has formed affectionate bonds with my family. At the prompting of their stern but affectionate father, the boys manage to make peace with their new schoolmates. The Yorks were a close-knit and affectionate family and the princess had a secure and uncomplicated childhood. That movie was tender and affectionate without being pedantic. Huskies, on the other hand, are very devoted and affectionate. You saw for the first time this evening that the Prince of Wales referred to his mother in a very affectionate way. I come from a very loving and affectionate family where hugs and kisses are given all the time. He was a man of marked dignity of character and most affectionate nature. You're better off learning how to become an attentive, affectionate and skilled lover. Because of their affectionate and sensitive nature they are used for riding and companionship programmes. She was still affectionate towards the family, but she didn't warm up to people as easily as she once had. Throughout his life he had affectionate and devoted friends. They were lovely people, but not affectionate like Lou's family. His father and mother were very affectionate and I was closely associated with his family. It only takes one or two treatments and they resume a gentle, affectionate interest in their family. Now, you might have a look and decide that it's simply in your nature to need a more affectionate and attentive man. Although affectionate and loyal by nature, this combination can be aggressive in relationships. He has many close friends and admirers and has proved himself to be a loving and affectionate father. However, the breed has a basic gentle and affectionate nature, and is really a loving animal. Synonyms loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, big-hearted, soft-centred, soft-hearted, soft, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, kindly, comforting sympathetic, solicitous, supportive, attentive, friendly, demonstrative, cuddly, amicable, cordial, welcoming, good-natured brotherly, sisterly, motherly, fatherly, maternal, paternal, maternalistic, paternalistic informal touchy-feely, lovey-dovey, chummy, pally British informal matey North American informal buddy-buddy 1.1 Expressing fondness. an affectionate kiss Example sentencesExamples Duncan placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead which she didn't react to. His kisses were lingering and affectionate, making my heart pound for a moment. Suddenly someone pushed a cookie into my mouth, and then bombarded me with affectionate hugs and kisses. The sentence is said in a soft, quiet, affectionate sort of way. Here, in my home, we are open and affectionate and treat each other with care and respect. Synonyms expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable Origin Late 15th century (in the sense 'disposed, inclined towards'): from French affectionné 'beloved' or medieval Latin affectionatus 'devoted', from affectio(n-), from afficere 'to influence' (see affect²). Definition of affectionate in US English: affectionate adjectiveəˈfekSH(ə)nətəˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət 1Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness. a happy and affectionate family Example sentencesExamples They were lovely people, but not affectionate like Lou's family. His father and mother were very affectionate and I was closely associated with his family. He was a man of marked dignity of character and most affectionate nature. Huskies, on the other hand, are very devoted and affectionate. You saw for the first time this evening that the Prince of Wales referred to his mother in a very affectionate way. She may like to deny it but she is vulnerable and can be tender and affectionate. You're better off learning how to become an attentive, affectionate and skilled lover. Although affectionate and loyal by nature, this combination can be aggressive in relationships. Conversely, my husband has formed affectionate bonds with my family. The Yorks were a close-knit and affectionate family and the princess had a secure and uncomplicated childhood. It only takes one or two treatments and they resume a gentle, affectionate interest in their family. At the prompting of their stern but affectionate father, the boys manage to make peace with their new schoolmates. Throughout his life he had affectionate and devoted friends. That movie was tender and affectionate without being pedantic. He has many close friends and admirers and has proved himself to be a loving and affectionate father. However, the breed has a basic gentle and affectionate nature, and is really a loving animal. Now, you might have a look and decide that it's simply in your nature to need a more affectionate and attentive man. She was still affectionate towards the family, but she didn't warm up to people as easily as she once had. Because of their affectionate and sensitive nature they are used for riding and companionship programmes. I come from a very loving and affectionate family where hugs and kisses are given all the time. Synonyms loving, fond, adoring, devoted, caring, doting, tender, warm, warm-hearted, big-hearted, soft-centred, soft-hearted, soft, unselfish, kind, kind-hearted, kindly, comforting 1.1 Expressing fondness. an affectionate kiss Example sentencesExamples Duncan placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead which she didn't react to. The sentence is said in a soft, quiet, affectionate sort of way. Here, in my home, we are open and affectionate and treat each other with care and respect. His kisses were lingering and affectionate, making my heart pound for a moment. Suddenly someone pushed a cookie into my mouth, and then bombarded me with affectionate hugs and kisses. Synonyms expressive, open, forthcoming, emotional, communicative, responsive, unreserved, unrestrained, effusive, expansive, gushing, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable Origin Late 15th century (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined towards’): from French affectionné ‘beloved’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted’, from affectio(n-), from afficere ‘to influence’ (see affect).
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