Affectionate: meaning, definitions and examples
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affectionate
[ əˈfɛkʃ(ə)nət ]
expressing love or fondness
Showing or feeling love or affection towards someone. It involves warmth, tenderness, and care towards the person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She gave him an affectionate hug before he left for work.
- Their relationship is based on mutual respect and affection.
showing care and concern
Displaying kindness and concern for the well-being of others. It often involves acts of thoughtfulness and consideration.
Synonyms
caring, concerned, kind, thoughtful
Examples of usage
- The teacher was affectionate towards her students and always made time to listen to their problems.
- He showed his affectionate nature by always checking in on his elderly neighbors.
Translations
Translations of the word "affectionate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afetuoso
🇮🇳 स्नेही
🇩🇪 liebevoll
🇮🇩 penuh kasih
🇺🇦 ласкавий
🇵🇱 czuły
🇯🇵 愛情のこもった
🇫🇷 affectueux
🇪🇸 afectuoso
🇹🇷 şefkatli
🇰🇷 애정 어린
🇸🇦 حنون
🇨🇿 láskyplný
🇸🇰 láskavý
🇨🇳 亲切的
🇸🇮 ljubeč
🇮🇸 ástúðlegur
🇰🇿 мейірімді
🇬🇪 მოყვარელი
🇦🇿 mehriban
🇲🇽 afectuoso
Word origin
The word 'affectionate' has its roots in the Latin word 'affectionem', which means 'a disposition affecting the mind or soul'. Over time, it evolved to describe the feeling of love and fondness towards others. The concept of showing affection has been prevalent in human relationships throughout history, emphasizing the importance of expressing care and love towards one another.
See also: affectionately, disaffection.