English
Etymology
Cf. F. affectionné.
Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /��f�k.��n.ɪt/
audio|en-us-affectionate.ogg|Audio (US)
Adjective
en-adj
- Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
- Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
Synonyms
Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
Derived terms
affectionately
Related terms
affect
Translations
checktrans-top
Finnish: hellä, rakastava
trans-mid
French: affectueux
trans-bottom
ar:affectionate
es:affectionate
fr:affectionate
io:affectionate
it:affectionate
hu:affectionate
ja:affectionate
pl:affectionate
pt:affectionate
ru:affectionate
fi:affectionate
vi:affectionate
| 