affectionate

adjective/kɐɾiˈɲozu/high

ca·ri·nho·so

Definition

Showing affection, tenderness, or love; loving.

He is a very affectionate father with his children.

She received an affectionate hug from her grandmother.

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Common collocations

affectionate gestureaffectionate wordsaffectionate treatmentaffectionate look

Derivado de 'carinho', por sua vez de origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopeica ou do latim 'carus' (caro, querido).