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Affectionate
Emotional Warmth![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'affectionate' to describe actions that express warmth and closeness. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/kxnIhJH2TsBEZNtflLV3xGI7eM.webp)
Not Just Romantic![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Affectionate' can apply to friends and family, not just romantic partners. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/eK2rAWJLN6DRSyXCOUrkp0uIzI.webp)
Genuine Feeling![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Affectionate' implies sincerity, not fake or polite niceness. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6MzKSTXQSIG8QHPyBucVazdik.webp)