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Affectionate

usgb/əˈfekʃənət/Volume
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Emotional Warmth

Use 'affectionate' to describe actions that express warmth and closeness.

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His words were so affectionate, I felt loved.
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Not Just Romantic

'Affectionate' can apply to friends and family, not just romantic partners.

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She's very affectionate with her grandparents.
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Genuine Feeling

'Affectionate' implies sincerity, not fake or polite niceness.

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Their affectionate interactions show their true friendship.
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