Sentence examples similar to affectionate stance from inspiring English sources

When he met Manet about 1862, Degas developed an affectionate but pointed rivalry with the slightly older man and soon shared something of Manet's oppositional stance toward the artistic establishment and its traditional subject matter.

Affectionate partner to Bob.

She was more affectionate.

Affectionate aunt to Jesse.

Brixton an affectionate labrador.

The affectionate sparring continued.

"If they're affectionate, they're affectionate!" he said.

Perhaps too affectionate.

Affectionate or unkind?

Affectionate, youthful, enthusiastic".

She is affectionate.