(affectionate) 

a term used to specify words associated with negative connotations are meant in a positive light. rather than an insult, they are a compliment. the opposite of the term (derogatory).

One man’s trash (derogatory) is another man’s trash (affectionate)

(affectionate) by quirky_girl_69 July 8, 2021

Affectionate 

Showing passion, care and love for someone.
Can be verbal, physical, or emotional.

I was affectionate to my daughter as I held her close in my arms.

Affectionate by wordmaster1077 April 7, 2019

affectionate 

a term used to describe ugly people

bro when did i randomly become so affectionate

affectionate by HandleMan6523 September 7, 2021

affectionate friends 

A type of relationship characterized by long, flirty conversations, "dates", make-out sessions, and/or sexual activity, but completely devoid of commitment or attachment.

E didn't want an intense boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, so we decided to be just affectionate friends

affectionate friends by TheForbiddenFruit October 30, 2006

Affectionate Bite 

An affectionate bite is when the act of biting is performed in such a way that is meant to portray happiness and love to the bitee. It is not intended to harm or injure (although these are possible side effects) but instill friendliness in a oral form.

She affectionatly bit his arm and all was well.

After an affectionate bite, the two strangers became friends and lived happily ever after.

Affectionate Bite by ~Pretz~ August 11, 2009

affectionate zombie

Another term for the mentally challenged. They move slow, they slur their speech, but unlike real zombies, they don't want to eat your brains. They only want hugs.

After the Special Olympics, I was overrun by a hoard of affectionate zombies.

affectionate zombie by King Mob Is Dead September 1, 2008

Affectionate Buddies 

to have an ongoing emotional and sexual relationship with another without being in a full on relationship together. the parties have been previously in a relationship with one another. the emotional attachment in this relationship is great, meaningful, and may even be love, but may not be announced publicly. the parties think about each other a great deal, and may communicate quite often. this is all in hopes getting back together in future.

feelings will include the need to; hold, see, talk, kiss, look deeply into each others eyes, caress body, run fingers through hair, fall asleep, cuddle, feed each other, love.

jane and john are dating, they break up, months after they realize they miss each other, they begin to become Affectionate Buddies in hopes to rekindle their previous relationship with one another although their love is already apparent.

Affectionate Buddies by eviledwin November 17, 2011