affectionate
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
Word facts
Definition of Affectionate
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
Example sentences
- 1
She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
- 2
the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
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How many syllables does affectionate have?
Affectionate has 4 syllables: aff·ect·ion·ate. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is affectionate?
Affectionate is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.
What are synonyms for affectionate?
Words with similar meanings to affectionate include ardent, attached, devoted, earnest. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use affectionate in a sentence?
Example: "She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."
What words start with the same letter as affectionate?
Affectionate starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does affectionate have?
Affectionate has 12 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.