affectionate
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Both were affectionate parodies of tropes from classic musicals dating to an era when the art form was far more culturally influential than it is now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Alfie was "a really big character" and "very affectionate", Nathan says.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
“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
At first, it was an affectionate nickname but soon everyone got to calling him John and many people believed that that was his real name.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing affectionate
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