Associations to the word «Affectionate»

Wiktionary

AFFECTIONATE, adjective. (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
AFFECTIONATE, adjective. (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
AFFECTIONATE, verb. (rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
AFFECTIONATE, verb. (obsolete) (reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.

Dictionary definition

AFFECTIONATE, adjective. Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy