affectionately
Translation
affectionately
Examples
She smiled affectionately at her son.
She smiled affectionately at her son.
He signed the letter, 'Yours affectionately'.
He signed the letter, 'Yours affectionately'.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) affectionately to do (sth.) affectionately She smiled affectionately at her son.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lovingly, fondly, tenderly; Antonyms: coldly, hostilely
Etymology
From the noun 'affection' (love, fondness) + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of doing an action in a way that shows 'affection'.