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affectionate Synonyms

Another word for affectionate

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
loving
fond
tender
Strong
warm
caring
devoted
warmhearted
doting
demonstrative

Opposites of affectionate

The opposite of affectionate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cold
aloof
distant
unfeeling
indifferent
standoffish
hostile
detached
See all opposites of affectionate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Affectionate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/affectionate
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