KJV Dictionary Definition: affectionate

affectionate

AFFEC'TIONATE, a.

1. Having great love, or affection; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

2. Warm in affection; zealous.

Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.

3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance.

4. Inclined to; warmly attached. Little used.

affectionately

AFFEC'TIONATELY, adv. With affection; fondly; tenderly; kindly. 1Thes. 2.

affectionateness

AFFEC'TIONATENESS, n. Fondness; goodwill; affection.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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