affectionate

adjective/əˈfɛkʃənɪt/

Frequency rank: #9,022 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

showing fondness or tenderness toward others; loving in manner.

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Example sentence

She gave her little brother affectionate hugs whenever he felt sad.

Synonyms & related words

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