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affectionate
[ uh-fek-shuh-nit ]
/ ÉËfÉk ÊÉ nÉȘt /
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adjective
showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your affectionate brother.
Obsolete.
- strongly disposed or inclined.
- passionate; headstrong.
- biased; partisan.
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affectionate
/ (ÉËfÉkÊÉnÉȘt) /
adjective
having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmthan affectionate mother; an affectionate letter
Derived forms of affectionate
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