affectionate
adjective
af·fec·tion·ate
ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət 
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2
: motivated by affection : tender
affectionate care
affectionately
adverb
Examples of affectionate in a Sentence
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2025
The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
In one particularly affectionate moment, Teddy is seen gently licking Rambo's ears.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2025
The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
In one particularly affectionate moment, Teddy is seen gently licking Rambo's ears.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The grateful rescue pup leapt up and was incredibly affectionate towards @yalcantara1023 for taking care of him.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Affectionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affectionate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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affectionate
adjective
af·fec·tion·ate
ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət
: feeling or showing a great liking for a person or thing : loving
affectionately
adverb
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