Antonyms for affectionately


Grammar : Adv
Spell : uh-fek-shuh-nit
Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt


Definition of affectionately

Origin :
  • 1580s, from affectionate + -ly (2).
  • As in kindly : adv with compassion
  • As in lovingly : adv tenderly
  • As in sympathetically : adv sensitively
  • As in tenderly : adv lovingly
  • As in warmly : adv heartily
  • As in dearly : adv lovingly
Example sentences :
  • She put her arms about her neck, and affectionately inquired the cause of her distress.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "I couldn't be sad for long with you about, Emma," she said affectionately.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • And that I thanked him affectionately, and would never forget him.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Mother St. Sophie came up on to the platform and kissed me affectionately.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • She kissed me affectionately, and on seeing my sulky face asked if I was not satisfied.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Old Martin happening to turn his head, saluted him affectionately.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • "However, you may rely on me," Pierre affectionately resumed.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The latter he was intimate with, and affectionately embraced.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He approached her, and affectionately chid her for her absence.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • And Weiss, who had lingered there so late, embraced Maurice affectionately; courage, and hope!
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for affectionately

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