
Affectionate
Emotional Warmth
Use 'affectionate' to describe actions that express warmth and closeness.
His words were so affectionate, I felt loved.
Not Just Romantic
'Affectionate' can apply to friends and family, not just romantic partners.
She's very affectionate with her grandparents.
Genuine Feeling
'Affectionate' implies sincerity, not fake or polite niceness.
Their affectionate interactions show their true friendship.