affectionately Meaning & Definition
/əˈfɛkʃənətli/
What Does Affectionately Mean?
Affectionately is an adverb that means In an affectionate manner.
Quick Facts About Affectionately
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈfɛkʃənətli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dearly and dear |
| Comparative / superlative | more affectionately, most affectionately |
Affectionately Definition (Adverb)
- In an affectionate manner.
Catherine is affectionately known as "Kit Kat" to her friends.
Synonyms of Affectionately
Affectionately synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Affectionately
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Affectionately in a Sentence
Catherine is affectionately known as "Kit Kat" to her friends.
The couple were touching each other affectionately.
Word Forms & Grammar
affectionately (comparative more affectionately, superlative most affectionately)
Origin of Affectionately
From affectionate + -ly.
Affectionately Pronunciation
You say affectionately as //əˈfɛkʃənətli//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Affectionately
What part of speech is affectionately?
Affectionately is an adverb.
What is another word for affectionately?
You can replace affectionately with words such as dearly and dear. See the full list of affectionately synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of affectionately?
The comparative form is more affectionately and the superlative form is most affectionately.