Synonyms of affectionate

affectionate

adjective

ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət 

as in loving

feeling or showing love

an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loving
• adoring
• passionate
• warm
• devoted
• fond
• compassionate
• caring
• tender
• tenderhearted
• friendly
• kind
• doting
• considerate
• romantic
• impassioned
• humane
• amorous
• fervent
• warmhearted
• erotic
• understanding
• cordial
• forgiving
• ardent
• amatory
• sentimental
• infatuated
• fatherly
• motherly
• brotherly
• lovesick
• erotical
• sisterly
• sappy
• mushy
• lovey-dovey
• enamored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aloof
• unloving
• indifferent
• distant
• dry
• detached
• antisocial
• pitiless
• cool
• remote
• standoffish
• uncaring
• reserved
• unbending
• unfeeling
• frosty
• offish
• unconcerned
• disaffected
• uninvolved
• unfriendly
• cold
• hard-hearted
• frigid
• ruthless
• callous
• heartless
• unsentimental
• unromantic
• cold-eyed
• soulless
• cold-blooded
• hard-boiled

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of affectionate

Golden retrievers, like Arthur, are known for their friendly and affectionate nature. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

The resulting series has a lot of fun with its premise, boosted even further by the affectionate repartee between stars Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024

Most people who practice instinctive parenting tend to be very hands-on with their children,tend to be physically affectionate with their kids, and often do not take advice from books, influencers, or well-meaning relatives. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024

The two are friendly and affectionate and will jump in your lap for attention! —Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024