01 a. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
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Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
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Kindly inclined; zealous.[Obs.]“Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.” — Sprat.
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3.
Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
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Strongly inclined; -- with to.[Obs.]