† aˈffectuous, a. Obs.
[a. Fr. affectueux (14th c.), ad. L. affectuōs-us, f. affectus: see affect n.]
Full of affection or ‘affect.’
1. Earnest in feeling or desire; eager, ardent, hearty.
| 1494 Fabyan vi. clxxxv. 184 He was affectuse in his desyre. 1519 Sir T. Boleyn in Ellis Orig. Lett. i. 53 I. 147 As harty and affectuous recommendacions from your Grace. c 1656 Bp. Hall (title) The great mystery of godliness laid forth by way of affectuous and feeling meditation. |
2. Well disposed; loving, affectionate, tender.
| 1460 J. Capgrave Chron. 152 That same Gilbert was ryth affectuous vnto the Heremites of Seynt Austin. 1575 Painter Pal. Pleas. I. 206 Mine affectuous accentes, my sorowful words, and feruent sighes. |
3. Emotional; moving the emotions.
| 1674 Playford Skill of Musick i. xi. 39 In some kind of Musick less Passionate and Affectuous..Points of Division may be used. |
4. Influential, effective, successful. rare.
| 1674 Playford Skill of Musick i. xi. 43, I have found it to be a more affectuous way to Tune the Voice. |