affectionate
pronunciation
How to pronounce affectionate in British English:
UK [əˈfekʃənət]
How to pronounce affectionate in American English:
US [əˈfekʃənət]
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- Adjective:
- having or displaying warmth or affection
Word Origin
- affectionate (adj.)
- 1580s, "fond, loving," from affection + -ate (1). Early, now mostly obsolete, senses included "inclined" (1530s), "prejudiced" (1530s), "passionate" (1540s), "earnest" (c. 1600). Other forms also used in the main modern sense of the word included affectious (1580s), affectuous (mid-15c.).
Example
- 1. Sir frank is affectionate , but not uncritical .
- 2. Mr ryan paid loyal , affectionate homage to his new boss .
- 3. But james , too , isn 't very affectionate .
- 4. She also appeared to send mr. kim affectionate looks .
- 5. According to new research , writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can reduce your cholesterol levels .