AFFEC'TIONATE, a. 1. Having great love, or affection; fond; as, an affectionate brother.2. Warm in affection; zealous.Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance.4. Inclined to; warmly attached. [Little used.]
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