AFFECTIONATE
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
12 letters · 4 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of AFFECTIONATE
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."
(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
"the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language"
Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
To show affection to; to have affection for.
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Examples of AFFECTIONATE in a Sentence
- "She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."
- "the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language"
Word Details
Is AFFECTIONATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFECTIONATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFFECTIONATE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFECTIONATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | e | c | t | i | o | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFECTIONATE
100 words from the letters in AFFECTIONATE
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How to Use AFFECTIONATE in Word Games
AFFECTIONATE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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