affectionately

American  

[uh-fek-shuh-nit-lee] / əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• pseudoaffectionately adverb
• quasi-affectionately adverb
• unaffectionately adverb

Etymology

Origin of affectionately

affectionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They have been affectionately nicknamed the "innit boys", and Iwobi hopes they have helped open the door for others to represent their home country.

From BBC

Where they once undoubtedly took onlookers aback, they now draw them affectionately in.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most in attendance were elderly women, whom Davis affectionately calls “holler grannies,” using the term for the narrow, sheltered valleys where extended families often live here.

From The Wall Street Journal

We ventured to an underground gem affectionately dubbed the “Blade Runner” restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times

As those scenes played in New York, Swift affectionately turned to Saunders and yelled, "YES!" as he giggled and covered his face in feigned shyness.

From BBC

Related Words

• admiringly
• earnestly
• fondly
• longingly
• passionately
• respectfully
• reverently
• thoughtfully
• warmly
• zealously