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Definition of affectionate adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

affectionate

 adjective
adjective
NAmE//əˈfɛkʃənət//
 
 
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showing caring feelings and love for someone synonym loving He is very affectionate toward his children. an affectionate kiss
affectionately adverb
 
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William was affectionately known as Billy.
See affectionate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary