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

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.