affectionate
adjective
- strongly disposed or inclined.
- passionate; headstrong.
- biased; partisan.
Origin of affectionate
Synonyms for affectionate
Related Words for affectionately
delicately, politely, helpfully, tenderly, sympathetically, generously, graciously, genially, affectionately, warmly, passionately, respectfully, zealously, earnestly, reverently, longingly, admiringly, fondly, kindly, appreciativelyExamples from the Web for affectionately
Contemporary Examples of affectionately
Or as Jon Goldwater, publisher and co-CEO of Archie Comics, affectionately calls him, “Archie West.”
A liberal's conception of tolerance presupposes what we once affectionately called "the Enlightenment."
He was the “uncle” just as the BBC is affectionately known as “auntie.”
Disraeli affectionately (and with irreverence that shocked everyone but la reine) referred to Victoria as the "Faery Queen."
These physical traits signal a woman who is “protective of her family” and also “affectionately sexual.”
Historical Examples of affectionately
She put her arms about her neck, and affectionately inquired the cause of her distress.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
"I couldn't be sad for long with you about, Emma," she said affectionately.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
And that I thanked him affectionately, and would never forget him.'
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Mother St. Sophie came up on to the platform and kissed me affectionately.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
She kissed me affectionately, and on seeing my sulky face asked if I was not satisfied.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt