A2 — Elementaryadjective
affettuoso
affectionate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
amorevoleteneropremurosocalorosodolce
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
freddodistaccatoindifferentebruscoscostante
Usage note
'Affettuoso' is affectionate. 'Amorevole' is loving. 'Premuroso' is caring/thoughtful. 'Caloroso' is warm.
Example
"Era molto affettuosa con i suoi nipoti."
"She was very affectionate with her grandchildren."
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