Definition of Affecteonate
Af*fec"tion*ate (&?;), a. [Cf. F.
affectionné.] 1. Having affection or
warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.]
Johson.
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be
too affectionate.
Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love;
tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate
countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to.
[Obs.] Bacon.
Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest;
ardent.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
- Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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