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Definition of affectionate : 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; - with to.

Synonyms:

favorable, sore, partial, accessible, cranky, raw, complaisant, kind, doting, quick, tippy, hearty, well-disposed, strong, ardent, sensitive, genial, social, affable, attitude, warm, untoughened, love, kindly, cordial, brotherly, crank, lovesome

clubby, sociable, amiable, companionable, congenial, chummy, warmhearted, close, neighborly, empathic, like-minded, amicable

devoted, friendly, intimate, amorous, faithful, worshipful, passionate, caring, adoring, infatuated, tender, cherishing, endearing, admiring, desirous, romantic, loving, sentimental, fond, erotic

Usage examples:

• Their eyes were fixed, affectionate and anxious, on his face. - "Christopher and Columbus", Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim.
• Nigel was a great deal more at home, though not more affectionate. - "Bird of Paradise", Ada Leverson.
• It was a kindly, affectionate tone, that made you not unhappy, but thoughtful. - "The Talkative Wig", Eliza Lee Follen.