Af‐fec″tion‐ate (�), a. [Cf. F. affectionné.] 1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. 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. Bacon.
Syn. — Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.