{
    "word": "affectionate",
    "definition": "1 definition found\n\nFrom The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:\n\n  Affectionate \\Af*fec\"tion*ate\\, a. [Cf. F. affectionn['e].]\n     1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an\n        affectionate brother.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] --Johson.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can\n              never be too affectionate.            --Sprat.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as,\n        the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate\n        countenance, message, language.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] --Bacon.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     Syn: Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest;\n          ardent.\n          [1913 Webster]\n"
}