affectionate
Example Sentences
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“I saw it as affectionate hazing and acceptance into the group.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
What the numerous emails and texts between the two men suggest is an intimate and affectionate relationship that went beyond a business or financial connection.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
All the films are affectionate, most are light-hearted and often comical.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
But like all families, there's a lot of affectionate mockery.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
He was greeted with affectionate laughter and applause, and was prodded to rise to his hind feet and give something like a bow to acknowledge his public.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
Vocabulary lists containing affectionate
Positive Adjectives to Describe People
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