affectionate

 
Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət/

adjective

  • readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness: his affectionate nature
  • expressing fondness: an affectionate kiss

Derivatives

affectionately

adverb

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)