as in loving
feeling or showing love
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Recent Examples of affectionate
Yet despite being the boss at work, the 52-year-old mother and stepmother of nine children could also be funny and affectionate with family.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The affectionate moment marked their first unmistakable public display as a couple.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The number one product of the show was a little robotic dog that seems so life-like and fun, and affectionate for people that need that type of affection.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The affectionate moment marked their first unmistakable public display as a couple.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The number one product of the show was a little robotic dog that seems so life-like and fun, and affectionate for people that need that type of affection.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affectionate
Adjective
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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