affectionate
/əˈfɛkʃənɪt/
af · fec · tion · ate
ə · ˈfɛk · ʃən · ɪt
English Definition
adj. showing fondness or love
Significado en Español
cariñoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trìu mến, yêu thương
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Example Sentence
She gave her grandmother an affectionate hug.
她深情地拥抱了她的祖母。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
affect(touch emotionally)+ionate(having the quality of)→ full of emotion, affectionate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “affectionate”?
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A
hostile
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B
caring
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C
indifferent
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D
harsh
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B — caring.
“affectionate” means adj. showing fondness or love
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ old dog greeted every visitor with a wagging tail.
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A
hostile
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B
cold
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C
indifferent
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D
affectionate
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D — affectionate.
“affectionate” means adj. showing fondness or love
Common questions about “affectionate”
What does “affectionate” mean?
affectionate — adj. showing fondness or love. In Chinese: 深情的，充满爱的.
How do you pronounce “affectionate”?
affectionate is pronounced /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: af · fec · tion · ate.
How do you use “affectionate” in a sentence?
She gave her grandmother an affectionate hug. (她深情地拥抱了她的祖母。)
What are synonyms for “affectionate”?
loving, caring, fond, tender — all close in meaning to affectionate (adj. showing fondness or love).
Is “affectionate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. affectionate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “affectionate”?
affect(touch emotionally)+ionate(having the quality of)→ full of emotion, affectionate.
