affectionately
uh-FEHK-shuh-nuht-lee
Affectionately (adv) means In a warm, loving, or fond manner. Example: “She affectionately ruffled her son’s hair before school.”
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In a warm, loving, or fond manner.
"She affectionately ruffled her son’s hair before school."
"He was affectionately known as "Gramps" by the whole neighbourhood."
How to use affectionately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a fond, loving way.
Common pairings
affectionately known as
smiled affectionately
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more affectionately
- Superlative
- most affectionately
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Etymology
From affectionate plus the adverb ending -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for affectionately
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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.
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