How to Use affectionate in a Sentence

affectionate

adjective

• This girl is very affectionate and just loves lots of attention.
  — The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2020
• Snuggles is an affectionate young, female hound mix who wants to be on your lap, taking a walk or hanging her head out the car window.
  — NOLA.com, 10 Sep. 2020
• Loved ones may be more affectionate than usual, and co-workers will appreciate your input.
  — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2020
• Children this age tend to be lively, fun, affectionate and fascinating.
  — Amy Dickinson, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
• But this sweet and affectionate kitty is actually watching and waiting for a forever prince or princess of her own.
  — NOLA.com, 12 Sep. 2020
• But her energetic, super-affectionate nature made her unsuitable for guide work.
  — David Blank, CNN, 25 Aug. 2020
• The tender Moon’s conjunction with affectionate Venus in Cancer prompts us to spend more time with our nearest and dearest.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 15 Aug. 2020
• Harris, 55, previously endorsed Rudolph's spoof, with the two swapping affectionate tweets last fall.
  — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 10 Sep. 2020
• The bar hasn’t been cited like other bars along the strip, but in hopes of keeping everyone in the bar safe, Cats Eye employees have had to be less affectionate with their clientele.
  — J.l. Kirven, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2020
• In his own affectionate comment, Adefeso reiterated his eternal love for both Braxton and her son.
  — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2020
• The age of four is a particularly wonderful stage of childhood, Children this age tend to be lively, fun, affectionate and fascinating.
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2020
• The age of four is a particularly wonderful stage of childhood, Children this age tend to be lively, fun, affectionate, and fascinating.
  — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Sep. 2020
• Wright and the other volunteers give him a smile and an affectionate grab of the arm.
  — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2023
• Ares could be very ornery at times but was a very affectionate pet.
  — cleveland, 24 May 2022
• But the beagle was affectionate and the kids loved to walk him around the neighborhood.
  — Te-Ping Chen, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2020
• The episode ends with one of the most rewarding, affectionate, and touching moments of the show so far.
  — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 5 Mar. 2023
• That must be the case, but not equal to the love of her who subscribes herself your very affectionate friend and wife Charlotte.
  — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2023
• Some of Lewis’s affectionate letters to his wife are on view.
  — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024
• Loved ones may be more affectionate and friends can come through for you when needed.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 23 May 2021
• Hall was said to be affectionate toward Murdoch at the Tavern on the Green party, the Times added.
  — Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022
• The affectionate moniker has stayed with her throughout her long life.
  — Washington Post, 7 June 2021
• The desire to dress up, be affectionate, and woo (and be wooed) will return with fanfare.
  — ELLE, 1 Dec. 2022
• There was a time he would not be affectionate in public.
  — Meredith Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• Sasha is an affectionate cat and does well with other pets.
  — Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Nov. 2022
• And that find earned the sea lion an affectionate nickname: Rocky.
  — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
• Her costars remind her that Cameron was affectionate at one point, as a flashback of him putting his arm around her is shown.
  — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
• The priest looks on, his elbow on the counter, avuncular and affectionate.
  — Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020
• On the contrary, a loved one may be more loving and affectionate than usual this evening.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 5 May 2021
• Ultimately, there’s no one exact definition of what babygirl is, but is often used in a loving and affectionate way.
  — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
• Simple, affectionate touches—such as placing a hand on your partner’s shoulder, brushing their hair aside or gently holding their hand during a conversation—communicate care, warmth, and emotional presence.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024