Being affectionate is considered a vital part of expressing love and building strong emotional connections.
Translation of 'affectionate' in Hindi
Word 'affectionate' in Other Languages
- affectionate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- affectionate in Bengali বাংলা
- affectionate in Bodo बड़ो
- affectionate in Dogri डोगरी
- affectionate in English
- affectionate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- affectionate in Hindi हिन्दी
- affectionate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- affectionate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- affectionate in Konkani कोंकणी
- affectionate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- affectionate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- affectionate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- affectionate in Marathi मराठी
- affectionate in Nepali नेपाली
- affectionate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- affectionate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- affectionate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- affectionate in Santali
- affectionate in Sindhi سنڌي
- affectionate in Tamil தமிழ்
- affectionate in Telugu తెలుగు
- affectionate in Urdu اُردُو
Affectionate
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈfɛk.ʃən.ət/
Definitions
- Feeling or showing affection or love.
- Having a warm and caring demeanor.
Usage Examples
- "She is very affectionate towards her family."
- "The puppy was playful and affectionate."
Etymology
Derived from "affection" with the suffix "-ate," indicating a characteristic quality.
Synonyms
- Warm
- Loving
- Caring
Antonyms
- Cold
- Indifferent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | cariñoso | /ka.riˈɲo.so/ |
| Hindi | स्नेही | /sneː.hiː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /əˈfɛk.ʃən.ət/
- American English: /əˈfɛk.ʃən.ət/
Historical Usage
"Affectionate" has been used since the 16th century to describe warm and loving characteristics.
Cultural Nuances
The term often carries a positive connotation and is widely used in everyday speech and writing.