AFFECTUOUS


Meaning of AFFECTUOUS in English

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French affectueux, from Late Latin affectuosus, from Latin affectus disposition, affection, desire + -osus -ous — more at affect

obsolete : ardent , affectionate

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