Affectionate
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts12 letters
Definition of Affectionate
adjective
- (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.
Anagrams of Affectionate
No exact anagrams found for "affectionate". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
a1
f4
f4
e1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
t1
e1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Affectionate
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Affectionate"
Affectionate is a 12-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Affectionate" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "affectionate" is a high-scoring word.