affectionately (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: [ˌæfektʃuˈneɪtli]
Definition
In a way that shows fondness or tenderness.
Examples
She smiled affectionately at the sleeping child.
He spoke affectionately of his grandmother.
The couple held hands affectionately.
How to Use affectionately
- affectionately at (prepositional phrase)
- To look or gaze at someone or something with fondness. — "He gazed affectionately at the photograph of his parents."
- affectionately towards (prepositional phrase)
- To behave or feel towards someone with fondness. — "She always behaved affectionately towards her younger sister."
- affectionately known as (collocation)
- To be commonly or fondly referred to by a particular name or nickname. — "The old bakery is affectionately known as 'The Sweet Spot'."
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