affectionately
Translation
affectionately, lovingly
Examples
She smiled affectionately at her son.
She smiled affectionately at her son.
He signed the letter, 'Affectionately, Tom'.
He signed the letter, 'Affectionately, Tom'.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ... affectionately to do (sth.) affectionately She smiled affectionately at her son.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lovingly, fondly, tenderly; Antonyms: coldly, indifferently
Etymology
From 'affection' (a feeling of liking) + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). Literally means 'in an affectionate manner'.
Memory Tips
Think of showing 'affection' in an action. The '-ly' suffix turns it into an adverb describing how you do something.