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affectionately

/əˈfɛk.ʃən.ət.li/
af · fec · tion · ate · ly
Adjective:affectionate
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• adverb

1

In a way that displays fondness, warmth, or tender attachment.

Example

"The grandmother smiled affectionately at her grandchildren as they opened their gifts."

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• Nearby Words

affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately
affectionateness
affectionless
affiliate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective affectionate plus the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb afficere ('to influence' or 'to move emotionally').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affectionately. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affectionately
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