单词 | affectionate |
释义 | affectionate —affectionately, adv. —affectionateness, n. /euh fek"sheuh nit/, adj. 1. showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace. 2. having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your affectionate brother. 3. Obs. a. strongly disposed or inclined. b. passionate; headstrong. c. biased; partisan. [1485-95; AFFECTION1 + -ATE1, on the model of PASSIONATE] Syn. 1. loving, fond. |
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