affectionate

Example Sentences

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"The only way the monarchy works is by everybody either being apathetic or feeling very affectionate towards it," argues Anna Whitelock, a professor of the history of monarchy at City, University of London.

From BBC

Breeds with low levels were most often labeled "friendly," followed by "eager to please," "easy to train," "courageous," "lively," and "affectionate."

From Science Daily

Campbell welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in May 2021 with a sweet Instagram photo and affectionate message expressing gratitude for “this gentle soul in my life.”

From Los Angeles Times

As his band played Someone You Love, the singer largely stayed silent, with the crowd carrying him along on an affectionate wave of support,

From BBC

There's never any tension and stuff like that, which was funny because when we did the "Neighbors" films, we were happily married so we were affectionate and loving.

From Salon