adv
affectionately
uh-FEHK-shuh-nuht-lee
adv
1
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
Word Forms
more affectionately comparative, most affectionately superlative
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Etymology
From affectionate plus the adverb ending -ly.