Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Affectionate \Af*fec"tion*ate\, a. [Cf. F. affectionn['e].]
   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.

Source : WordNet®

affectionate
     adj : having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
           children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of
           his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn:
           {caring}, {fond}, {lovesome}, {tender}, {warm}]