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Example Sentences
Main Entry:
af·fec·tion·ate
[
uh
-
fek
-sh
uh
-nit
]
/
əˈfɛk
ʃə
nɪt
/
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Main Entry:
affectionate
Part of Speech:
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Example Sentences
Mr Scruton is an accomplished stylist and his vignettes of rural life are sparklingly written,
affectionate
without being cloying.
Most of the time they are placid, lovable, gentle and
affectionate
creatures.
They were narrated with an
affectionate
touch of humor.
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Adjective
Mr Scruton is an accomplished stylist and his vignettes of rural life are sparklingly written,
affectionate
without being cloying.
Most of the time they are placid, lovable, gentle and
affectionate
creatures.
They were narrated with an
affectionate
touch of humor.
They were
affectionate
, responding to any atttention in the most endearing way.
And when their pups are born, they become
affectionate
and attentive parents.
In youth this energy could be governed by the
affectionate
attention of fond parents.
My poodle cocker spaniel mix is very
affectionate
.
The series's
affectionate
, subtle but hard-hitting criticism continues to win it top ratings in its second season.
Hafner's whimsical watercolors present a cheerful,
affectionate
family portrait.
But what come through most strongly are his own non-judgmental memories as a puzzled but
affectionate
son.
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