affectionate
adjective C1
Plain meaning
showing warmth or love
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss showing warmth or love in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described affectionate gesture in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that affectionate gesture can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
affectionate gestureaffectionate relationshipaffectionate tone
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “affectionate gesture”.