affectionately

Thân thiện

She affectionately patted the small dog on its head.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that displays fondness, tenderness, or love. It describes an action done with warmth and caring emotion.

Usage

The adverb "affectionately" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates the action is done with affection. - It typically precedes or follows the verb it modifies. - It is commonly used with verbs related to interaction, such as speak, treat, hold, call, or pat.

Examples

• She spoke affectionately to her grandmother on the phone.
• The old friends greeted each other affectionately.
• He signed the letter, "Affectionately, Tom."
• The dog nuzzled its owner's hand affectionately.

Advanced Usage

• "Yours affectionately": A conventional closing phrase for a letter to a close friend or family member, expressing warm regard.
  • She ended her letter to her sister with "Yours affectionately, Clara."

Variants and Related Words

• Affectionate (adjective): Showing fondness or tenderness.
  • He gave her an affectionate hug.
• Affection (noun): A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
  • She felt great affection for her students.

Synonyms

• Lovingly: With love or deep affection.
• Tenderly: With gentleness, kindness, and affection.
• Fondly: With affection or liking.

Antonyms

• Coldly: In an unfriendly or unemotional way.
• Indifferently: Without interest or concern.
• Harshly: In a severe, cruel, or unkind manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with affection
   • she loved him dearly
   • he treats her affectionately

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dearly
• dear