affectionate

The quality of being affectionate

fond and affectionate

n the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept n a person's breast or chest n cloth that covers the chest or breasts n a close affectionate and protective acceptance n the locus of feelings and intuitions n either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman v hide in one's bosom v squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

-- a term of familiar or affectionate address to a small boy.

fondle or pet affectionately