affectionate

Example Sentences

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But like all families, there's a lot of affectionate mockery.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“We’re known for being very romantic, affectionate people,” she explains.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

As a bonus, she even offers up her cheek for a peck, which is as affectionate as things get between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Iglesias's former manager Fernan Martinez told Telecinco that he was "very affectionate" and enjoyed "physical contact" but stressed he never saw the music icon "behave aggressively".

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

He reaches over and brushes his knuckles quickly over my cheek, an affectionate gesture, a gesture that comes from the Van de Kamp family.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse