Affectionate vs. Loving

Affectionate vs. Loving — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Affectionate and Loving

Affectionateadjective

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.

Lovingnoun

The action of the verb to love.

Affectionateadjective

(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language

Lovingadjective

Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.

his loving wife

Affectionateadjective

(obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

Lovingverb

present participle of love

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Affectionateverb

(rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.

Lovingadjective

feeling or showing love and affection;

loving parentsloving glances

Affectionateverb

To emotionally attach (oneself) to.

Affectionateadjective

having or displaying warmth or affection;

affectionate childrencaring parentsa fond embracefond of his nephewa tender glancea warm embrace