Affectionate and Enamored

Affectionate

Affectionate adjective - Feeling or showing love.
Usage example: an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely

Enamored and affectionate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enamored" instead an adjective "Affectionate".

Nearby Words: affection, affectionately

Enamored

Enamored adjective - Marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness.

Affectionate and enamored are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectionate" instead an adjective "Enamored".

Nearby Word: enamoured
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