as in loving
feeling or showing love
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Recent Examples of affectionate
The response from her fans was overwhelmingly affectionate.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
That dual appeal, both passionate first-choice support and affectionate crossover backing, could be enough to carry Mosaku to a win.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The emails have laid bare their cozy and affectionate language and paint a clear picture of the relationship that developed between them.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
That dual appeal, both passionate first-choice support and affectionate crossover backing, could be enough to carry Mosaku to a win.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The emails have laid bare their cozy and affectionate language and paint a clear picture of the relationship that developed between them.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affectionate
Adjective
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Affectionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affectionate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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