Affectionately: meaning, definitions and examples

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affectionately

[ əˈfɛkʃənətli ]

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expressing love or fondness

In a way that shows love or fondness towards someone or something.

Synonyms

fondly, lovingly, tenderly

Examples of usage

She spoke to the puppy affectionately.
He hugged his grandmother affectionately.

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in a friendly manner

In a friendly or welcoming manner.

Synonyms

amicably, cordially, warmly

Examples of usage

She greeted her old friend affectionately.
The host welcomed the guests affectionately.

Translations

Translations of the word "affectionately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afetuosamente

🇮🇳 स्नेहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 liebevoll

🇮🇩 dengan kasih sayang

🇺🇦 з любов'ю

🇵🇱 czule

🇯🇵 愛情を込めて (あいじょうをこめて)

🇫🇷 affectueusement

🇪🇸 afectuosamente

🇹🇷 sevgiyle

🇰🇷 애정 어리게

🇸🇦 بحنان

🇨🇿 láskyplně

🇸🇰 s láskou

🇨🇳 深情地 (shēnqíng de)

🇸🇮 ljubeče

🇮🇸 ástúðlega

🇰🇿 сүйіспеншілікпен

🇬🇪 სიყვარულით

🇦🇿 sevgi ilə

🇲🇽 afectuosamente

Word origin

The word 'affectionately' is derived from the word 'affectionate', which comes from the Latin word 'affectionem', meaning 'a disposition, state of mind'. The adverb 'affectionately' first appeared in the English language in the 15th century, evolving from the Middle English word 'affeccioun'. It has been used to express love, fondness, and friendliness over the centuries.