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affectionately

[uh-fek-shuh-nit-lee] / əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt li /
ADVERB
dearly
Synonyms
Antonyms




ADVERB
tenderly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


ADVERB
warmly
Synonyms


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Affectionately nicknamed Jet Blue, the 2-year-old dog officially moved in with Officer Skeeter Black and his family on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Affectionately called "big sister" by her teammates, she is leading a new generation of Japanese stars including Nakai, 17, and Chiba, 20.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Affectionately known as “the lion” by fellow players, Barakat had played for the national team as well as a number of clubs in Gaza, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Affectionately she straightened his clothes and combed his hair.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

Affectionately he pulled the little beast’s ear, then nodded toward a small street they were approaching.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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