as in loving
feeling or showing love
an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
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Recent Examples of affectionate
Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024
Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Onyx does not seem to mind it at all, and his condition does not slow him down from being playful, affectionate, and sweet to people and his brother, Loki.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Barnes then trained an affectionate eye on nearby Lincoln University—the second-oldest historically Black university in the nation, alma mater of Langston Hughes and Thurgood Marshall.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024
Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Onyx does not seem to mind it at all, and his condition does not slow him down from being playful, affectionate, and sweet to people and his brother, Loki.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Barnes then trained an affectionate eye on nearby Lincoln University—the second-oldest historically Black university in the nation, alma mater of Langston Hughes and Thurgood Marshall.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affectionate
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“Affectionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affectionate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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