Affectionate
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Emotional Warmth
Use 'affectionate' to describe actions that express warmth and closeness. 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. She's very affectionate with her grandparents.
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Genuine Feeling
'Affectionate' implies sincerity, not fake or polite niceness. Their affectionate interactions show their true friendship.