affectionately
[ uh-fek-shuh-nit-lee ]
/ əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt li /
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adverb
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.
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Origin of affectionately
OTHER WORDS FROM affectionately
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