affectionatea.[Cf. F. affectionn.]1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.()2. Kindly inclined; zealous.(Johson.)Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. (Sprat.)3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.()4. Strongly inclined; -- with to.(Bacon.)()