affectionately

Synonyms for affectionately

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Antonyms for affectionately

adverb. sensitively

adverb. lovingly

adverb. heartily

Word Origin & History

1580s, from affectionate + -ly (2).

She put her arms about her neck, and affectionately inquired the cause of her distress.

"I couldn't be sad for long with you about, Emma," she said affectionately.

And that I thanked him affectionately, and would never forget him.'

Mother St. Sophie came up on to the platform and kissed me affectionately.

She kissed me affectionately, and on seeing my sulky face asked if I was not satisfied.

Old Martin happening to turn his head, saluted him affectionately.

"However, you may rely on me," Pierre affectionately resumed.

The latter he was intimate with, and affectionately embraced.

He approached her, and affectionately chid her for her absence.

And Weiss, who had lingered there so late, embraced Maurice affectionately; courage, and hope!