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affectionate

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət/

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Definition of affectionate

adjective

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

Derivatives

affectionately

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)