B2adverbrelationshipsemotions
US/əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/
UK/əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/
in a way that shows love and care for someone
In context
She smiled affectionately at her grandson as he opened the present.
The villagers affectionately call the old bridge the Grandfather.
He patted the dog affectionately before leaving for work.
Words that go with affectionately
verb + adverb
- smile affectionatelyHe smiled affectionately at his wife.
- speak affectionatelyShe always speaks affectionately of her hometown.
- refer to affectionatelyFans refer to him affectionately as the Professor.
- hug affectionatelyThe sisters hugged affectionately at the airport.
- look affectionatelyShe looked affectionately at the old photograph.
- remember affectionatelyMany students remember her affectionately.