Affectuously

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktʃuəsli/

Definitions of affectuously

adverb In a manner that shows affection or fondness

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled affectuously at her new puppy.

A2 The children played affectuously with their favorite toys.

B1 The couple held hands affectuously as they walked through the park.

B2 The actor greeted his fans affectuously after the show.

C1 The politician spoke affectuously about the importance of unity.

C2 The artist's work was received affectuously by critics and art enthusiasts alike.

Examples of affectuously in a Sentence

formal The CEO affectuously greeted each employee at the annual company meeting.

informal She always talks to her plants affectuously, believing it helps them grow better.

slang The puppy wagged its tail affectuously when its owner returned home.

figurative The artist painted the sunset affectuously, capturing the vibrant colors in meticulous detail.

Grammatical Forms of affectuously

• past tense: affected
• plural: affectuouslyes
• comparative: more affectuously
• superlative: most affectuously
• present tense: affectuously
• future tense: will affectuously
• perfect tense: has affected
• continuous tense: is affecting
• singular: affectuously
• positive degree: very affectuously
• infinitive: to affectuously
• gerund: affectuouslying
• participle: affected

Origin and Evolution of affectuously

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affectuously' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'affectuosus', which means affectionate or loving.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affectuously' has evolved to be used in a more formal or poetic context to describe deep emotional connections or expressions of affection.