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Affectionate
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
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.
Synonyms: Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.