affectionately

[uh-fek-shuh-nit-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that shows or is characterized by affection or love.

   Georgia’s favorite pet is a Russian tortoise, whom she has affectionately named Speedbump.

Other Word Forms

• pseudoaffectionately adverb
• quasi-affectionately adverb
• unaffectionately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of affectionately¹

affectionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

After several days of treatment the bat, affectionately named Nancy by her carers, was released to find those who had been flying alongside her.

From BBC

The Lord Roberts, on Well Street, is affectionately known to locals as Bob's.

From BBC

Jones also had to swap her British accent out for a thick, distinctive Delco accent, as the dialect spoken by those from Delaware County is affectionately called.

From Los Angeles Times

The comedian, also affectionately known as the Big Yin, was knighted in 2017 for services to entertainment and charity.

From BBC

From then on, Carol told me that Halmeoni affectionately referred to me as the “Jewish man.”

From Los Angeles Times

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