CEFR B2

affectionate

adjective

Meaning

Showing or feeling love or great liking for someone or something.

Examples

She gave her dog an affectionate pat on the head.
He was a kind and affectionate man, always ready with a hug.

Synonyms: fond, loving, tender, devoted, ardent

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affectionate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃənət/

Definition

Showing or feeling love or great liking for someone or something.

Examples

She gave her dog an affectionate pat on the head.
He was a kind and affectionate man, always ready with a hug.
The couple exchanged affectionate glances across the room.

How to Use affectionate

affectionate towards (prepositional phrase): Showing love or liking for someone. — "He is very affectionate towards his grandchildren."
affectionate with (prepositional phrase): Showing love or liking for someone. — "She is always affectionate with her pets."

Synonyms of affectionate

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Antonyms of affectionate

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