Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃənətli/
adjective showing love or fondness
A1 She hugged her teddy bear affectionately.
A2 The old couple smiled affectionately at each other.
B1 The teacher patted the student on the back affectionately.
B2 The dog wagged its tail affectionately when its owner returned home.
C1 The artist affectionately painted every detail of the portrait.
C2 The grandmother affectionately told stories to her grandchildren every night.
adverb in a way that shows love or fondness
A1 She smiled affectionately at her pet cat.
A2 The grandmother hugged her grandchildren affectionately.
B1 The couple held hands affectionately as they walked through the park.
B2 He spoke to his old friend affectionately, reminiscing about their childhood together.
C1 The actor affectionately greeted his fans after the show.
C2 The artist affectionately signed autographs for his devoted followers.
formal The elderly couple affectionately held hands as they walked through the park.
informal My dog affectionately greets me every time I come home.
slang She affectionately refers to her best friend as her 'ride or die'.
figurative The artist affectionately painted the canvas with vibrant colors and bold strokes.
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