affectionately
2 synonyms for affectionately, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a warm, loving, or fond manner.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use affectionately
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
affectionately known as
smiled affectionately
Etymology
From affectionate plus the adverb ending -ly.
Full origin of affectionately →Frequently asked questions
What does “affectionately” mean?
The word “affectionately” means in a warm, loving, or fond manner. In plain terms, doing something in a fond, loving way.
How do you pronounce “affectionately”?
“Affectionately” is pronounced uh-FEHK-shuh-nuht-lee (/əˈfɛkʃənətli/ in IPA).
How do you use “affectionately” in a sentence?
Here is “affectionately” used in a sentence: “She affectionately ruffled her son’s hair before school.”
What part of speech is “affectionately”?
“Affectionately” is an adverb.
