Antonyms for affectionately

Grammar : Adv

Spell : uh-fek-shuh-nit

Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛk ʃə nɪt

Definition of affectionately

Origin : 1580s, from affectionate + -ly (2).

As in kindly : adv with compassion
As in lovingly : adv tenderly
As in sympathetically : adv sensitively
As in tenderly : adv lovingly
As in warmly : adv heartily
As in dearly : adv lovingly

Example sentences :

She put her arms about her neck, and affectionately inquired the cause of her distress.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"I couldn't be sad for long with you about, Emma," she said affectionately.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

And that I thanked him affectionately, and would never forget him.'
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Mother St. Sophie came up on to the platform and kissed me affectionately.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

She kissed me affectionately, and on seeing my sulky face asked if I was not satisfied.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Old Martin happening to turn his head, saluted him affectionately.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

"However, you may rely on me," Pierre affectionately resumed.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The latter he was intimate with, and affectionately embraced.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

He approached her, and affectionately chid her for her absence.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

And Weiss, who had lingered there so late, embraced Maurice affectionately; courage, and hope!
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for affectionately

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