affectionate
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That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Mr. Paul and his collaborators are clearly besotted lovers as well as knowledgeable students of the musicals they are spoofing, so the evening’s spirit is exuberantly affectionate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
All the films are affectionate, most are light-hearted and often comical.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
But like all families, there's a lot of affectionate mockery.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
When Harry did not question Slughorn again, the Potions master reverted to his usual affectionate treatment of him, and appeared to have put the matter from his mind.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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