इंग्रजी

affectionate

gb/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/ us/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 3700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective B1 property
1

Showing love or fondness

Showing that you like or love someone in a warm way.

वापर नमुना: [someone] is affectionate toward [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'affectionate' with 'affective', which relates to emotions in psychology but is not used for describing warmth in relationships.
समानार्थी शब्द
loving (Strongly expresses love, often more intense than 'affectionate'.) | caring (Focuses more on concern for someone's well-being rather than warmth or tenderness.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
cold (Lacking warmth or friendliness in manner or feelings.) | distant (Emotionally detached or reserved toward others.)
सहप्रयोग
deeply affectionate |affectionate smile |affectionate hug |affectionate nickname
विषय
emotions |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She gave her grandmother an affectionate hug before leaving.
  • Mark is very affectionate with his children, always telling them he loves them.
  • The puppy is so affectionate that it follows me everywhere.
  • He wrote an affectionate letter to his best friend.
  • They sat close together, exchanging affectionate glances.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My cat is very affectionate.
  • She is affectionate to her little brother.
  • He gave an affectionate smile.
  • The dog is friendly and affectionate.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
affectionate
IPA
GB/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
US/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
af - fec - tion - ate (४ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: affectionate
संबंधित शब्द
Core family
affection noun B1 affectionately adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unaffectionate adjective
Advanced or less common
affectionateness noun
वाक्प्रचार

an affectionate gesture

1
/ən əfˈɛkʃənɪt d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Small act showing love or care

A small action that shows you like or love someone.

उदाहरणे
  • Giving her a flower was an affectionate gesture.
  • He put his arm around her in an affectionate gesture.

be affectionate toward

1
/bˈi əfˈɛkʃənɪt təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase

Show love or warmth to someone

To act in a warm and loving way toward someone or something.

उदाहरणे
  • He is always affectionate toward his grandparents.
  • She was affectionate toward her students, often giving them encouragement.

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