dearly, affectionately, dear
(adverb) with affection; “she loved him dearly”; “he treats her affectionately”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
affectionately (comparative more affectionately, superlative most affectionately)
In an affectionate manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Af*fec"tion*ate*ly, adv.
Definition: With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.
Af*fec"tion*ate, a. Etym: [Cf. F. affectionné.]
1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson. Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat.
3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn.
– Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest; ardent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
