affectuous

adjective

obsolete

: ardent, affectionate

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French affectueux, from Late Latin affectuosus, from Latin affectus disposition, affection, desire + -osus -ous

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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