affectionate

Example Sentences

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But like all families, there's a lot of affectionate mockery.

From BBC

“People don’t realize it,” the doctor said eagerly, “but bulldogs are very affectionate.”

From Literature

Their relationship was deeply affectionate and equally complex.

From The Wall Street Journal

The woman’s arm looks stiff, as though the cameraman had told her to be affectionate, but it’s not her natural style.

From Literature

George’s cluckingly affectionate aunt wants to enfold Hedda in a tradition that would consign her to the role of wife and mother.

From Los Angeles Times