affectionate
adjective
1. having or displaying warmth or affection
- affectionate children
Similar word(s): loving, fond, lovesome, tender
Sentences with affectionate as an adjective:
- She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
- the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
verb
1. (rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
2. (obsolete, reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.