The difference between Affectionate and Loving
When used as adjectives, affectionate means having affection or warm regard, whereas loving means expressing a large amount of love to other people.
Affectionate is also verb with the meaning: to show affection to.
Loving is also noun with the meaning: the action of the verb to love.
check bellow for the other definitions of Affectionate and Loving
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Affectionate as an adjective (of a person):
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
Examples:
"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."
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Affectionate as an adjective (of an action, etc.):
Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
Examples:
"the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language"
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Affectionate as an adjective (obsolete):
Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
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Affectionate as a verb (rare):
To show affection to; to have affection for.
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Affectionate as a verb (obsolete, reflexive):
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
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Loving as a noun:
The action of the verb to love.
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Loving as an adjective:
Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
Examples:
"his loving wife"
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Loving as a verb: