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affectional

[ uh-fek-shuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. relating to or implying affection.


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Other Words From

  • af·fection·al·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of affectional1

First recorded in 1855–60; affection 1 + -al 1

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Example Sentences

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

A book that not only permits, but commands religious persecution, has not in my judgment developed the affectional nature of man.

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!

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