affectionately meaning

UK US /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ 5 syllables

affectionately (adverb): with affection.

Definition of affectionately

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

    Synonyms: dearly, dear

    Related forms: affectionate

How to pronounce affectionately

affectionately is pronounced /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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