AFFECTIONATE Synonyms
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 | ||||||||