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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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An affectionate/loving father

Bill is an affectionate father. He reads his son a bedtime story every night.

... a loving father ...

Hi,

I think the above two are similar, but are there subtle nuances? Thanks for your comments.
  

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Your question is the difference between 'affectionate' and 'loving'? I believe everyone would have a different opinion on that, but I would think 'loving' refers to the person's inward feeling, and 'affectionate' to the way that person expresses their feelings. Caleb.

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  • Your question is the difference between 'affectionate' and 'loving'?
  • I believe everyone would have a different opinion on that, but I would think 'loving' refers to the person's inward feeling, and 'affectionate' to the way that person expresses their feelings.
  • Caleb.
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Your question is the difference between 'affectionate' and 'loving'?

I believe everyone would have a different opinion on that, but I would think 'loving' refers to the person's inward feeling, and 'affectionate' to the way that person expresses their feelings.

Caleb.
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They are similar.

An affectionate person is someone who demonstrates their love for others, frequently by physical contact.

Loving father, devoted father, doting father are synonyms. Such a father would support and encourage his children in many different ways.
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