ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

affectionate

gb/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/ us/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 3700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective B1 property
1

Showing love or fondness

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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] is affectionate toward [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'affectionate' with 'affective', which relates to emotions in psychology but is not used for describing warmth in relationships.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
loving (Strongly expresses love, often more intense than 'affectionate'.) | caring (Focuses more on concern for someone's well-being rather than warmth or tenderness.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cold (Lacking warmth or friendliness in manner or feelings.) | distant (Emotionally detached or reserved toward others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
deeply affectionate |affectionate smile |affectionate hug |affectionate nickname
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • My cat is very affectionate.
  • She is affectionate to her little brother.
  • He gave an affectionate smile.
  • The dog is friendly and affectionate.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
affectionate
IPA
GB/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
US/əfˈɛkʃənɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
af - fec - tion - ate (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
  • Base: affectionate
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
affection noun B1 affectionately adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unaffectionate adjective
Advanced or less common
affectionateness noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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

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