AFFECTIONATELY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With affection

Example:

he treats her affectionately

Synonyms:

affectionately; dear; dearly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

affectionate (having or displaying warmth or affection)

Credits

Context examples:

She drew back, trying to beg their pardon, but was, with gentle violence, forced to return; and the others withdrew, after Eleanor had affectionately expressed a wish of being of use or comfort to her.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

I wrote to him most affectionately in reply to his, but I think I was glad, upon the whole, that he could not come to London just then.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

"No, I came to amuse you. Shall I read aloud?" and Jo looked affectionately toward some inviting books near by.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

"It has achieved its reason for existence," he went on, patting the dry grass affectionately.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

"You are a good soul," cried Captain Harville, putting his hand on her arm, quite affectionately.

(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)

Elizabeth, as she affectionately embraced her, whilst tears filled the eyes of both, lost not a moment in asking whether anything had been heard of the fugitives.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

Luckily there is no distinction of dress nowadays to tell tales, but—but—but Yours affectionately.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

Elinor drew near, but without saying a word; and seating herself on the bed, took her hand, kissed her affectionately several times, and then gave way to a burst of tears, which at first was scarcely less violent than Marianne's.

(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)

“Why, what a sensitive pet it is!” cried my aunt, bending over her affectionately.