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Definition of affectionate

affectionate

/əˈfɛk.ʃən.ət/
af · fec · tion · ate
Adverb:affectionately
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1

Readily feeling or showing fondness, tenderness, or warmth toward someone or something.

Example

"The golden retriever is known for being a loyal and affectionate family pet."

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• Rhymes for affectionate

• Nearby Words

affecting
affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately
affectionateness
affectionless

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the late 15th century from French 'affectionné' or Medieval Latin 'affectionatus', derived from Latin 'affectio' ('a disposition or state of feeling toward someone'), from 'afficere' ('to influence or act upon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affectionate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affectionate
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