Affectionate
Pronunciation : Af*fec"tion*ate
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. affectionn?.]
Definition : 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson. Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn. -- Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913