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affectionately

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ · UK /əˈfekʃənətli/

affectionately means: In a way that shows warmth, love, or fondness.

adverb

WITH LOVEB2

In a way that shows warmth, love, or fondness.

  • She smiled affectionately at him.
  • He affectionately called his grandmother Nana.
  • The children hugged their father affectionately.

Similar words: fondly, lovingly, warmly

Opposites: coldly

Common phrases: smile affectionately, affectionately known as, hug someone affectionately

Questions about affectionately

What does affectionately mean?

In a way that shows warmth, love, or fondness.

What is affectionately in other languages?

Türkçe: sevgiyle · Español: cariñosamente · Français: affectueusement · Deutsch: liebevoll · Italiano: affettuosamente · 日本語: 愛情を込めて

How do you pronounce affectionately?

In American English /əˈfɛkʃənətli/; in British English /əˈfekʃənətli/.

How do you use affectionately in a sentence?

She smiled affectionately at him. He affectionately called his grandmother Nana.

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