AFFECTIONAL
Af*fec"tion*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the affections; as, affectional impulses; an affectional nature.
AFFECTIONATE
Af*fec"tion*ate, a. Etym: [Cf. F. affectionné.]
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] 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. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn.
— Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
AFFECTIONATED
Af*fec"tion*a`ted, a.
Defn: Disposed; inclined. [Obs.]
Affectionated to the people. Holinshed.