Affectively

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktɪvli/

Definitions of affectively

adverb relating to or involving affect, the conscious subjective aspect of an emotion considered apart from bodily changes

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled affectively at her baby to comfort him.

A2 The teacher spoke affectively to the students to encourage them.

B1 The therapist worked affectively with the patient to address their issues.

B2 The manager communicated affectively with the team to improve productivity.

C1 The politician's speech was affectively delivered to sway public opinion.

C2 The artist's performance was affectively captivating, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of affectively in a Sentence

formal The therapist worked with the patient to help them process their emotions affectively.

informal She always communicates affectively with her friends, making sure they feel heard and understood.

slang I can't believe how affectively he shut down that argument with just one sentence.

figurative The artist's use of color affectively conveyed the mood of the painting.

Grammatical Forms of affectively

past tense

affected

plural

affectivelys

comparative

more affectively

superlative

most affectively

present tense

affects

future tense

will affect

perfect tense

have affected

continuous tense

is affecting

singular

affectively

positive degree

very affectively

infinitive

to affectively

gerund

affectivelying

participle

affected

Origin and Evolution of affectively

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'affectively' originates from the Latin word 'affectivus' which means 'pertaining to emotion or feeling'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'affectively' has come to be used in English to describe something related to emotions or feelings in a psychological context.