affectionately
pronunciation
How to pronounce affectionately in British English:
UK [ə'fekʃənətlɪ]
How to pronounce affectionately in American English:
US [ə'fekʃənətlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- with affection
Word Origin
- affectionately (adv.)
- 1580s, from affectionate + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Kate squeezed his hand affectionately .
- 2. She tucked her arm in his affectionately .
- 3. In quiet moments , they greet affectionately .
- 4. Jack affectionately held up the puppy .
- 5. She smiled affectionately at him .