affectional

[ uh-fek-shuh-nl ]
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adjective
  1. relating to or implying affection.

Origin of affectional

1
First recorded in 1855–60; affection1 + -al1

Other words from affectional

  • af·fec·tion·al·ly, adverb

Words Nearby affectional

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How to use affectional in a sentence

  • I believe that a woman of intellectual strength has a corresponding affectional strength.

    A New Atmosphere | Gail Hamilton
  • A book that not only permits, but commands religious persecution, has not in my judgment developed the affectional nature of man.

    Men, Women, and Gods | Helen H. Gardener
  • Learn to trust your intuitions more and place reliance in the guidance of your affectional nature.

  • The social and affectional side of your nature is well developed, and you can easily attract to yourself friends and companions.

  • How strange that I should have no children, and only get a little sad sort of happiness, not of the affectional quality!