Meaning & use
affectionately
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In a way that shows warm and tender feelings toward someone.
See it in a sentence
She spoke affectionately about her grandmother's old stories.
He patted the dog affectionately on the head.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe tone of voice, gestures, or the way someone refers to a loved one.
Words with a similar meaning
fondlytenderly
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Words with an opposite meaning
coldlyharshly
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