adjective

1. (of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

   “She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.”

2. (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”

3. Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

Synonyms: ardent, attached, devoted, earnest, fond, lovesome, loving, tender