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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a fond, loving way.

Common pairings

affectionately known as smiled affectionately

more affectionately comparative, most affectionately superlative

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She _____ ruffled her son’s hair before school.

From affectionate plus the adverb ending -ly.

Ely rely Neely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely

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.