Affectionate Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 15th century (in the sense ‘disposed, inclined towards’): from French affectionné ‘beloved’ or medieval Latin affectionatus ‘devoted’, from affectio(n-), from afficere ‘to influence’ (see affect)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness

Short Definition:

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness

Examples:

• his affectionate nature