affectionate

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of affectionate with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

affectionate

(adjective)

Meaning

showing warm feelings or love

Example

"The affectionate puppy warmed everyone's hearts with its playful nature."

Synonyms

lovingtender

Antonyms

coldaloof

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'affectio', meaning a feeling or emotion.
Related word forms
  • noun: affection
  • adverb: affectionately

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