Affectionate vs. Loving
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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 languageLovingadjective
Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
his loving wifeAffectionateadjective
(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 glancesAffectionateverb
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Affectionateadjective
having or displaying warmth or affection;
affectionate childrencaring parentsa fond embracefond of his nephewa tender glancea warm embrace
