Definition of "affectionate" in English

adjective

1. (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

   • She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.

2. (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

   • the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language

3. (obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

verb

1. (rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.

2. (obsolete, reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.

   • Plutarch saith fitly of those who affectionate themselves to Monkies and little Dogges, that […].
   • 1838 February 1, Charles Dickens, To Catherine Dickens, 2012, Jenny Hartley (editor), The Selected Letters of Charles Dickens, page 41, Ever my dear Kate your affectionated husband CHARLES DICKENS