Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AF-FEC'TION-ATE, a. [Fr. affectionné.]

1. Having great love, or affection; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Warm in affection; zealous. Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. – Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; benevolent; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance.
4. Inclined to; warmly attached. [Little used.] – Bacon.