Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
AFFECTIONATE
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender
(adjective) having or displaying warmth or affection; “affectionate children”; “a fond embrace”; “fond of his nephew”; “a tender glance”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
affectionate (comparative more affectionate, superlative most affectionate)
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
(obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
Synonyms
• tender; lovesome; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
• See also affectionate
Etymology 2
Verb
affectionate (third-person singular simple present affectionates, present participle affectionating, simple past and past participle affectionated)
(rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
(obsolete, reflexive) To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Source: Wiktionary
Af*fec"tion*ate, a. Etym: [Cf. F. affectionné.]
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson. Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn.
– Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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