AFFEC'TIONATE, adjective 1. Having great love, or affection; fond; as, an affectionate brother. 2. Warm in affection; zealous. Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate 3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance. 4. Inclined to; warmly attached. [Little used.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI