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affectionately

[uh-fek-shuh-nit-lee] / əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt li /
ADVERB
dearly
Synonyms
WEAK
devotedly fondly tenderly yearningly
Antonyms
WEAK
hatefully
ADVERB
kindly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delicately generously genially graciously helpfully politely sympathetically tenderly thoughtfully
WEAK
agreeably benevolently benignly carefully charitably compassionately considerately cordially courteously good-naturedly heedfully humanely solicitously tolerantly understandingly well
Antonyms
WEAK
disagreeably inconsiderately unkindly
ADVERB
lovingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiringly earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously
WEAK
adoringly appreciatively ardently attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly
ADVERB
sympathetically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciatively kindly warmly
WEAK
benevolently compatibly cordially emotionally feelingly harmoniously heartily humanely kindheartedly perceptively responsively softheartedly understandingly warmheartedly
ADVERB
tenderly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fondly
WEAK
adoringly
ADVERB
warmly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lovingly passionately

Example Sentences

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Crosstown rivals General Motors and Ford Motor have generally always sold more cars, and Chrysler was affectionately called the “little brother” of the car triumvirate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

They described him as a "devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as 'Bampi'."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Some fans of Heated Rivalry have even affectionately dubbed the show, which is partly funded by public money "Canadian government-funded yaoi".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

She paid tribute to Sakamoto who is affectionately called "big sister" by her teammates.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The two ran to each other, hugging, kissing, laughing, and affectionately punching each other and rolling on the ground as they pulled each other’s hair and shouted with joy.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende