Attachment Theory Terms

adjective relating to or characterized by affection or love

• The affectional bond between a parent and child is crucial for healthy emotional development.
• I have always admired their strong affectional relationship.
• They're so cute together, always showing affectional gestures.
• The artist's affectional connection to their work was evident in every brushstroke.

adverb relating to or characterized by affection; lovingly

• She affectionally greeted each of her guests with a warm smile and a handshake.
• He affectionally calls his best friend 'bro' as a term of endearment.
• They affectionally refer to each other as 'babe' in their relationship.
• The old couple held hands affectionally as they walked through the park, a symbol of their enduring love.

verb past tense of the verb 'affectionate', which means to show love or fondness towards someone

adjective showing affection or fondness

• The couple showed their affectionated towards each other by holding hands and smiling.
• My cat is very affectionated and always wants to cuddle.
• I can tell he's affectionated towards her because he's always texting her.
• The artist's affectionated brush strokes brought the painting to life.