affectionate

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“My wife, Francesca Mari, was the one who said that I should dedicate myself to writing — if I wanted to pursue it,” Mahajan says in a thoughtful, affectionate tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Osbourne's widow, Sharon, and daughter Kelly, then took to the stage to deliver an affectionate eulogy.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“We’re known for being very romantic, affectionate people,” she explains.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Iglesias's former manager Fernan Martinez told Telecinco that he was "very affectionate" and enjoyed "physical contact" but stressed he never saw the music icon "behave aggressively".

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

He then explained this affectionate apostrophe, by touching his brooch representing the lady and the weeping willow at the tomb with the urn upon it, and saying, “Had it made for me, express!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens