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Affectionate

usgb/əˈfekʃənət/Volume
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Emotional WarmthPlay
Use 'affectionate' to describe actions that express warmth and closeness. SlideHis words were so affectionate, I felt loved.
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Not Just RomanticPlay
'Affectionate' can apply to friends and family, not just romantic partners. SlideShe's very affectionate with her grandparents.
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Genuine FeelingPlay
'Affectionate' implies sincerity, not fake or polite niceness. SlideTheir affectionate interactions show their true friendship.
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