What do you mean by affectionate

English Language Learners Definition of affectionate. Kids Definition of affectionate. Other Words from affectionate affectionately adverb She patted his head affectionately. Get Word of the Day daily email! Test Your Vocabulary.

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How 'literally' can mean "figuratively". Words related to affectionately delicately , generously , genially , graciously , helpfully , politely , sympathetically , tenderly , thoughtfully , admiringly , earnestly , fondly , longingly , passionately , respectfully , reverently , warmly , zealously , appreciatively , kindly. Do You Remember? Sean Culligan April 13, Ozy.

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. Skipper Worse Alexander Lange Kielland. Oliver Twist, Vol. Definition of affection noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Find out which words work together and produce more natural sounding English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app.

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