Definition
affectionately
adverb
- in a way that shows fondness, love, or warm feelings
Examples
- She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
- The dog licked his owner’s face affectionately.
- He spoke affectionately about his childhood memories.
- The mother looked affectionately at her sleeping baby.
- They waved affectionately as the train departed.
- She affectionately called him by his nickname.