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Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

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  1. a. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
  2. a. Kindly inclined; zealous.
  3. a. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
  4. a. Strongly inclined; -- with to.
  5. adj. having or displaying warmth or affection
  6. 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother. 2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson. Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat. 3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language. 4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon. Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
  7. j:100 s. having or displaying warmth or affection