AFFECTIONATE


Meaning of AFFECTIONATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət ]

adjective

Date: 15th century

1. obsolete : inclined , disposed

2. : having affection or warm regard : loving

affectionate friends

3. : motivated by affection : tender

affectionate care

• af·fec·tion·ate·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.