Af-fec'tion-ate, a.
[Fr. affectionné.] 1. Having great love or affection; fond; zealous; as, an affectionate brother. Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
- Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance.
- Strongly inclined to. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn.—Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest.