1. in a way that relates to emotions or feelings
Usage: psychology; formal

Examples

• The therapy focused on helping patients respond affectively to stressful situations.
• Children who are affectively engaged in learning show better academic outcomes.
• The music affected her affectively, bringing tears to her eyes.
• Students must be engaged both cognitively and affectively to succeed.
• The counselor worked to help him process the trauma affectively.
• Art can impact viewers affectively in ways that words cannot.