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# affectionate

adjective (affectionate, more affectionate, most affectionate); adverb (affectionately)

«affectionate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Affectionate means showing love and fondness in a gentle way, for example with hugs, kind words or cuddles. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#m1)
2. An affectionate pet likes to be stroked and stay close to people. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#m2)

### In the lessons

In stories it tells the reader about warm, loving relationships between family members, friends or pets. Pet books describe breeds as «affectionate». Phrases: «affectionate hug», «affectionate nickname», «affectionately known as».

### Examples

- Our dog is very affectionate and always wants a cuddle. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x1)
- Grandma gave me an affectionate hug. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x2)
- He has an affectionate nickname for his little sister. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x3)
- The kitten is playful and affectionate. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x4)
- She smiled affectionately at the baby. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x5)
- The old teacher was affectionately known as «Mr B». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x6)
- Jack was a giddy, thoughtless boy, but very kind-hearted and affectionate. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/#x7)

### Note

Use «an»: an affectionate cat. Noun: «affection». Not the same as «affected» (changed by something, or putting on a false manner). Adverb: «affectionately».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «affectionate» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/affectionate/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«affectionate» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/affectionate.html) on Mova free.