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AFFECTIONATE Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word affectionate. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word affectionate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AFFECTIONATE

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fond
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• having or displaying warmth or affection

• extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

• (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for

• absurd or silly because unlikely

tender
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

• easy to cut or chew

• physically untoughened

noun

• something that can be used as an official medium of payment

• someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

• a formal proposal to buy at a specified price

• car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water

• a boat for communication between ship and shore

• ship that usually provides supplies to other ships

adjective satellite

• hurting

• young and immature

• having or displaying warmth or affection

• (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

• (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition

verb

• offer or present for acceptance

• propose a payment

• make a tender of; in legal settlements

• make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer

devoted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• zealous in devotion or affection

• (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use

loving
adjectiveadj
adjective

• feeling or showing love and affection

warm
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

• psychologically warm; friendly and responsive

• inducing the impression of warmth; used especially of reds and oranges and yellows when referring to color

adverb

• in a warm manner

adjective satellite

• freshly made or left

• easily aroused or excited

• characterized by strong enthusiasm

• characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement

• uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble

• of a seeker; near to the object sought

verb

• get warm or warmer

• make warm or warmer

adoring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing adoration

• extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

amiable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disposed to please

• diffusing warmth and friendliness

caring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a loving feeling

adjective satellite

• feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

cuddly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inviting cuddling or hugging

doting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

endearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

friendly
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of or befitting a friend

• easy to understand or use

• of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

noun

• troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces

adjective satellite

• inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

kind
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

noun

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

adjective satellite

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

sweet
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

• (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content

• not containing or composed of salt water

noun

• a dish served as the last course of a meal

• English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

• a food rich in sugar

• the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

• the property of tasting as if it contains sugar

adverb

• in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

adjective satellite

• having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub

• pleasing to the ear

• pleasing to the senses

• pleasing to the mind or feeling

• having a natural fragrance

• not soured or preserved

• with sweetening added

sympathetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

• expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward

• (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings

adjective satellite

• showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

• having similar disposition and tastes

• relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

thoughtful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

lovesome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or displaying warmth or affection

ardent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• characterized by strong enthusiasm

• glowing or shining like fire

Best Hypernyms For AFFECTIONATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for affectionate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
amiable caring compassionate endearing fond gentle kind-hearted loving tender warm

Alternatives for FOND

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