affectionate
Syllabification: (af·fec·tion·ate)
Pronunciation: /əˈfekSHənit/
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Definition of affectionate
adjective
Origin:
late 15th century (in the sense 'disposed, inclined toward'): from French affectionné 'beloved' or medieval Latin affectionatus 'devoted', from affectio(n-), from afficere 'to influence' (see affect2)