affectional

[ uh-fek-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. relating to or implying affection.

Other Words From

• af·fection·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of affectional¹

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

Example Sentences

Today, the town is affectionally known as “the capital of pyrotechnics.”

From Seattle Times

So, a few weeks ago, I wake our sleeping beauty up around 8 a.m. to get her ready for her early learning daycare program, which we all affectionally call "school."

From Salon

Their picture can be read as a tribute to partnership, artistic, or affectional, or both.

From New York Times

Hatters fan Richard Armstrong, 40, was just three years old when he first visited Kenilworth Road and has a unique perspective on the "old girl", as it's affectionally known by many Luton fans.

From BBC

And the fourth U.S. president — whom Biden affectionally calls “Jimmy” Madison — is a good friend.

From Seattle Times