Affectionately

/əˈfɛkʃənətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner showing fondness or love.

She affectionately stroked the dog’s fur as it lay beside her.

With warmth or tenderness.

He affectionately called his grandmother 'Nana'.

In a way that expresses care or warmth.

The teacher affectionately encouraged her students to pursue their dreams.

With genuine feelings of fondness.

They affectionately reminisced about their childhood adventures.

From Middle French 'affectionnel' meaning affectionate.

affectionately known as

a phrase used to describe how someone is fondly referred to.

give someone affectionately

to show love or care to someone in a warm manner.

affection

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

affectionate

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

lovey-dovey

They are always so lovey-dovey with each other.

smoochy

They were being all smoochy at the party.