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Webster 1913 Edition
Affectionate
Af-fec′tion-ate
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
affectionné
.] 1.
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond;
as, an
. affectionate
brother2.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Affectionate
AFFEC'TIONATE
,Adj.
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.]