as in loving
feeling or showing love
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Recent Examples of affectionate
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.
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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
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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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
Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Affectionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affectionate. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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