affectionate meaning
EN
[əˈfɛkʃənət] [əˈfɛkʃəneɪt] 
US - VerbSGaffectionatesPRaffectionatingPT, PPaffectionatedSUF-ate
- AdjectiveCOMmore affectionateSUPmost affectionate
- (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
- (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
Definition of affectionate in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "affectionate" is an adjective. It's also a verb.