AFFECTIONATELY

dearly, affectionately, dear

(adverb) with affection; “she loved him dearly”; “he treats her affectionately”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

affectionately (comparative more affectionately, superlative most affectionately)

In an affectionate manner.

Source: Wiktionary

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Af*fec"tion*ate*ly, adv.

Definition: With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

AFFECTIONATE

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

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