affectionately (Meaning)
affectionately (r)
with affection
affectionately (adv.)
With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of affectionately
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- unconcerned
- standoffish
- cool
- detached
- dry
- aloof
- antisocial
- distant
- aloof
- standoffish
- uncaring
- pitiless
- dry
- unfeeling
- detached
- remote
- antisocial
- unconcerned
- unfeeling
- unloving
- reserved
- uncaring
- unbending
- distant
- frosty
- cool
- unloving
- frosty
- unbending
- offish
- remote
- indifferent
- pitiless
- offish
- indifferent
- reserved
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affectionately Sentence Examples
- She smiled affectionately at her newborn baby, overwhelmed with love.
- As the elderly couple held hands, they affectionately reminisced about their youth.
- The cat nuzzled against its owner's leg, purring affectionately.
- He spoke affectionately about his childhood memories during the family gathering.
- The dog wagged its tail affectionately when its owner returned home.
- The grandparents hugged their grandchildren affectionately upon their arrival.
- The friends greeted each other affectionately after being apart for months.
- The couple exchanged affectionate glances across the crowded room.
- She hugged her best friend affectionately, grateful for their enduring friendship.
- The teacher spoke to her students affectionately, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
FAQs About the word affectionately
with affectionWith affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.
loving, adoring, warm, caring, devoted, fond, compassionate,passionate, tender, sentimental
unconcerned, standoffish, cool, detached, dry,aloof, antisocial, distant, aloof, standoffish
She smiled affectionately at her newborn baby, overwhelmed with love.
As the elderly couple held hands, they affectionately reminisced about their youth.
The cat nuzzled against its owner's leg, purring affectionately.
He spoke affectionately about his childhood memories during the family gathering.
